SF 2978

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/25/2025 10:34 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for grants to provide a
community-based approach to reduce violence through employment, empowerment,
and social equity building.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin (a) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for
a grant to Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County. These are onetime
appropriations.
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new text begin (b) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph (a):
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new text begin (1) $500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 are for grants to 21
Days of Peace for social equity building and community engagement activities; and
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new text begin (2) $500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 are for grants to A
Mother's Love for community outreach, empowerment training, and employment and career
exploration services for middle school-aged youth to adults, including wraparound services
necessary to engage participants and reduce barriers to entry for potential participants in
these activities.
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