Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enhance economic development in North Minneapolis by providing a grant to the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition. The funding supports the Coalition’s Youth Jobs program, which aims to develop youth skills relevant to the workforce.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $125,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $125,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• These funds are designated for the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition.
• The grant is intended to support the Youth Jobs program that focuses on:
  • Developing soft skills
  • Providing marketing and advertising training
• This initiative targets youth in North Minneapolis.

Significant Changes

• The bill proposes new funding appropriations specifically from the state’s general fund, earmarked for enhancing youth job skills in North Minneapolis over two fiscal years.
• The appropriations are designated as one-time, meaning they are intended for these two specific fiscal years only and do not establish ongoing financial support.

Relevant Terms

economic development, youth jobs, West Broadway Business and Area Coalition, soft skills, marketing training, advertising training, North Minneapolis, grant, appropriation, fiscal year 2026, fiscal year 2027, workforce development, state funding, one-time appropriation