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HF 4166

Sports activities for children of military personnel and veterans funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Dippel

The bill provides a one-time $100,000 General Fund grant in FY 2027 to United Heroes League to fund sports activities, equipment, and camps for Minnesota military families’ childre

Introduction and first reading, referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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Bill Summary · HF 4166

Summary of HF 4166 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose of the bill

HF 4166 provides a one-time appropriation from the general fund to support sports-related activities for the children of military personnel and veterans. The measure targets funding to a nonprofit organization to facilitate sports experiences and associated equipment, camps, and related activities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Appropriation:
    • Authorizes a one-time grant of $100,000 (General Fund) in fiscal year 2027.
  • Recipient:
    • The grant would be awarded to United Heroes League (UHL), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Hastings, Minnesota.
  • Use of funds:
    • The funds are designated to support sports experiences, equipment, camps, and related activities for the children of military personnel and veterans.
  • Nature of appropriation:
    • This is a one-time appropriation; no ongoing or multi-year funding is provided in the bill as written.

Who would be affected

  • Beneficiaries: Children of Minnesota-based military personnel and veterans who participate in sports activities, camps, or receive related equipment through programs funded by the grant.
  • Recipient organization: United Heroes League would administer the funds and distribute/program services in alignment with the bill’s stated purpose.
  • State government: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs would administer the grant, acting as the conduit for the appropriation to UHL.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and committeew actions:
    • HF 4166 was introduced in the 94th Legislature (2025–2026) and referred to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division.
  • Effective date and duration:
    • The appropriation is explicitly one-time and is designated for fiscal year 2027. The bill does not establish ongoing funding or subsequent renewal provisions.
  • Sponsor:
    • Primary sponsor: Noted, with a co-sponsor listed as Tom Dippel.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Provides targeted support to families of service members and veterans by enabling access to sports-related activities, which can aid in physical health, social connection, and morale.
  • tHrough United Heroes League, the state leverages a private nonprofit partner to administer program delivery, potentially streamlining implementation.
  • Because the funding is one-time, questions may arise about long-term sustainability for ongoing programs and whether future legislative action would be needed to maintain or expand support.
  • The bill does not specify performance metrics, reporting requirements, or accountability provisions for how the $100,000 would be spent or evaluated; such details may be addressed in the grant agreement between the state and UHL or in future legislation.

Bottom line

HF 4166 would provide a single $100,000 General Fund grant in FY 2027 to United Heroes League to fund sports-related activities, equipment, camps, and other experiences for the children of Minnesota military personnel and veterans. It creates a focused, time-limited public-private partnership aimed at enhancing access to youth sports for military-connected families.

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

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