Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds to support the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM) for enhancing their community center. This support is intended to help meet the diverse cultural and social needs of the local Liberian community and other residents in the northwest suburbs of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $400,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Recipient: The funds are designated for the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota, a nonprofit organization classified under section 501(c)(3).
• Project Scope: The allocated money will be used for renovating, constructing, furnishing, and equipping the current community center located in Brooklyn Park.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill provides a new, specific allocation of state funds to a community-focused nonprofit organization for infrastructure development, which is not part of ongoing funding programs but a single, targeted disbursement.

Relevant Terms

Liberians, community center, Brooklyn Park, 501(c)(3), fiscal year 2026, nonprofit organization, renovation, construction, cultural programs, economic development.