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This bill authorizes the Minnesota Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to award a $5,000,000 grant in fiscal year 2026 to an organization for establishing a comprehensive support program specifically designed for Black veterans in Minnesota. The grant will be distributed across multiple critical support areas: $1,500,000 for mental health services and case management, $1,000,000 for job training and employment assistance, $700,000 for homeownership support, $500,000 for educational assistance, and $1,000,000 for program administration and outreach. The program aims to provide holistic support to Black veterans by helping them access mental health resources, improve employment prospects, achieve financial stability through homeownership and financial literacy programming, and receive educational opportunities. This is a one-time appropriation intended to address specific challenges and support needs of Black veterans in the state of Minnesota.

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