This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1516) proposes appropriating $5 million in fiscal year 2026 to the state commissioner of veterans affairs for a grant to establish a Black veterans support program. The program would provide assistance to Black veterans in areas including mental health services, job training, employment opportunities, healthcare access, and homeownership through financial literacy and loans. The funding distribution includes:

• $1.5 million for mental health services and case management
  
• $1 million for job training and employment support
  
• $700,000 for homeownership assistance
  
• $500,000 for educational support
  
• $1 million for administration and outreach
  

This appropriation is a one-time expenditure from the general fund.