The bill appropriates a total of $500,000 from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support mental health services and outdoor activities for currently serving military personnel and veterans. Specifically, it allocates $250,000 for each fiscal year to the commissioner of veterans affairs to provide a grant to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, Minnesota.
The funding aims to promote positive mental health and enhance interactions with mental health service professionals for military personnel and veterans. It also seeks to improve longevity and quality of life through outdoor activities and mental health services, including public education initiatives, ensuring that the organization can continue its support for those who have served or are currently serving in the military.