MN HF4229

10% of cannabis gross receipts tax revenues would be annually appropriated to the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families for a new cannabis youth grant program, effective for gross receipts received after June 30, 2026

Grants would fund programs providing after-school, summer, or youth employment/training opportunities; peer-led education and mentorship to reduce cannabis use; or youth-led restorative justice initiatives addressing past harms of cannabis criminalization

Eligible programs must work toward goals including building financial/employment skills, improving mental health and community belonging, preventing early substance use, and developing leadership skills

Grant distribution must prioritize communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis-related criminalization while ensuring statewide coverage

The office must report to legislative cannabis committees on grants awarded, including amounts, uses of funds, and recipient programs