This bill establishes a competitive grant program aimed at promoting composting in multifamily buildings, specifically targeting areas where curbside compost collection is not available. The program, codified under Minnesota Statutes section 115A.5591, will provide financial assistance for pilot projects that encourage residents to compost organic materials. Eligible applicants for these grants include political subdivisions, owners of multifamily buildings, and tax-exempt organizations. Each grant will also incorporate an educational component to inform residents about the methods and benefits of composting.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025 to support these grant initiatives, with funds available until June 30, 2027. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency is tasked with managing the grant program and must submit a report detailing the grants awarded, their amounts, and the outcomes related to composting efforts in multifamily buildings. This report is due by October 1, 2027, or three months after the appropriation is fully utilized.