HF5050

Purpose

This bill would provide a one-time grant to the City of Brooklyn Park to support local economic development and training efforts. The funds would come from Minnesota’s Workforce Development Fund in FY 2027 and are meant to support the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center and expand workforce development programs in Brooklyn Park and nearby Brooklyn Center, with a focus on underrepresented populations.

Main Provisions

• Amount and source: $1,000,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2027 from the Workforce Development Fund.
• Recipient and administration: The money goes to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development to be used as a grant to the City of Brooklyn Park.
• Purpose of the grant:
  • Support the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center.
  • Expand workforce development programming for Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center.
• Target populations: Programs are intended to serve primarily underrepresented populations.
• Specific programs cited: Brooklyn Park Career Pathways, Youth Entrepreneurship, and Community Partnership.
• Funding duration: This is a one-time appropriation and is available for use through June 30, 2029.

Significance and What It Means

• This bill adds targeted funding to help local small business support and workforce training, rather than changing existing laws or programs on a ongoing basis.
• By prioritizing underrepresented populations, it aims to improve economic opportunities in Brooklyn Park and neighboring Brooklyn Center.

Administration and Oversight (brief)

• The grant is administered by the state’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (the commissioner handles the grant to Brooklyn Park) and used to fund the specified programs.

Timeline Summary

• Fiscal year 2027: $1,000,000 appropriation.
• Available until: June 30, 2029 (even though the funding is for FY 2027, the funds must be expended by this date).

Relevant Terms - workforce development fund - appropriation - grant - Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development - City of Brooklyn Park - Brooklyn Park Small Business Center - Brooklyn Center - underrepresented populations - Brooklyn Park Career Pathways - Youth Entrepreneurship - Community Partnership - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2027 (FY 2027) - June 30, 2029