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This bill appropriates funding from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services for three distinct homelessness-related grant programs in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The first section provides emergency services grants under existing state law, with any unexpended funds in the first year rolling over to the second year. The second section allocates funds for county shelter and homelessness response innovation grants, prioritizing applications with support from Tribal Nations or indigenous organizations. These grants aim to address significant gaps in local communities by funding interventions like low-barrier shelters, family shelters, diversion programs, 24/7 shelter operations, and housing-focused case management. Grantees must monitor and demonstrate the effectiveness of their interventions. The third section funds capacity-building collaboratives between counties and providers, helping them access sustainable funding streams for medical assistance-eligible services. These collaboratives will develop best practices and toolkits to help providers access funding from sources such as housing support programs, Medicaid waivers, nutrition programs, and mental health initiative grants.

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