Proposal sets one-time support for public educational radio stations

The proposal states that a station must employ at least 1½ professional radio staff, or the equivalent in part-time staff, to qualify for a grant. The rule applies to stations seeking grants under this section. A station must also meet the other listed eligibility criteria. The station must agree to keep that staffing level throughout the grant's fiscal year. A station must meet all the listed eligibility criteria for six months before it can receive state assistance.

The proposal would provide $165,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. The association would receive the grant to support its member stations. The money would support resources, software, training, and assistance to help the association's member stations combine resources and expenses. The appropriation is for fiscal year 2027 and is one-time.