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This bill appropriates a total of $6 million ($3 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically designated as a grant to Youthprise. The purpose of this grant is to support economic development services aimed at improving long-term economic self-sufficiency for communities with concentrated populations from the African diaspora. A key requirement of the appropriation is that at least 50 percent of the grant money must be used for subgrants to organizations serving communities located outside the seven-county metropolitan area of Minnesota. The bill specifies that this is a one-time appropriation, meaning the funding is not expected to be recurring in future budget cycles. The goal appears to be supporting economic development and opportunities in diverse communities, with a particular focus on regions beyond the Twin Cities metro area.

Labor and Employment

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