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SF 4966

Certain organizations authorization to use grant awards to pay administrative costs for the Lights On program grant

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Foung Hawj

The bill lets Lights On grant recipients use part of their awards to pay reasonable administrative costs, with limits to protect direct program funding.

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Bill Summary · SF 4966

Summary of SF 4966 (Minnesota) – 2025-2026 Session

Title

Certain organizations authorization to use grant awards to pay administrative costs for the Lights On program grant

Purpose and Intent

This bill authorizes certain organizations that receive grants under the Lights On program to use a portion of those grant funds to cover administrative costs. The intent is to provide funding flexibility so grant recipients can administer the program more effectively without needing separate, ad hoc funding for overhead.

Key Provisions

  • Grant Administration Allowance: Eligible organizations may use a portion of Lights On program grant awards to pay reasonable administrative costs necessary to administer the program.
  • Scope of Administrative Costs: Administrative costs eligible for coverage include typical overhead and operating expenses required to implement and manage Lights On program activities funded by the grant.
  • Limitations and Oversight: The bill sets boundaries to ensure administrative costs do not exceed a defined percentage or cap, preserving the primary funds for direct program activities and outcomes. (Exact percentage/cap details are not provided in the available summary; refer to the bill text for precise figures.)
  • Compatible Use with Lighting Programs: The provision aligns grant administration with the Lights On program’s objectives, ensuring efficient operations without compromising program integrity.
  • Applicability: The authorization applies specifically to organizations that receive Lights On program grants.

Affected Entities

  • Grant Recipients: Nonprofit organizations, community groups, or other entities awarded Lights On program grants will be able to allocate a portion of those funds toward administrative costs.
  • State Agencies/Program Administrators: The agencies responsible for administering the Lights On program will implement and monitor the new authorization, including any reporting requirements and compliance checks.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and First Reading: April 7, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the Transportation Committee on April 7, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor added by Foung Hawj.
  • Next Steps: The bill will be considered in committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to the full chamber. If passed, it would proceed to the other legislative chamber and, subsequently, potential enactment into law.

Potential Impact

  • Operational Flexibility: Grant recipients can better manage the Lights On program by covering necessary administrative costs from grant funds, potentially improving program implementation timelines and efficiency.
  • Funding Allocation: Clear limits on administrative spending are expected to ensure the majority of funds continue to support direct program activities.
  • Accountability and Compliance: The bill implies reporting and oversight mechanisms to ensure administrative costs remain within allowed parameters and do not undermine program outcomes.

If you would like, I can pull the exact text of the bill to extract the specific percentage cap, dollar limits, and any reporting requirements to include precise figures in this summary.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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