HF 2788

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/17/2020 04:41pm

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for the East Phillips
Neighborhood Institute; requiring reports.

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

Section 1. new text begin EAST PHILLIPS NEIGHBORHOOD INSTITUTE; APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2020 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of employment and economic development for a grant to the East Phillips Improvement
Coalition to support the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) to expand culturally
tailored resources that address small business growth and green jobs creation. The grant
shall fund the collaborative work of Tamales y Bicicletas, Little Earth of the United Tribes,
a nonprofit serving East Africans, youth entrepreneurs, and other coalition members towards
developing EPNI as a community space to host activities including but not limited to creation
and expansion of small businesses; culturally specific entrepreneurial activities; indoor
urban farming, including aquaculture; job training; education; and skills development.
Eligible uses for grant funds include but are not limited to planning and start-up costs, staff
and consultant costs, building improvements, rent, supplies, utilities, vehicles, marketing,
and program activities. The commissioner shall submit a report on grant activities and
quantifiable outcomes to the committees of the house of representatives and the senate with
jurisdiction over economic development by December 15, 2022. This is a onetime
appropriation and funds are available until June 30, 2022.
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