This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1614, seeks to appropriate $4,300,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for a grant to Phumulani Minnesota African Women Against Violence. The grant is intended to support the development of culturally specific mental health services and may be used for: - Program development
- Facility establishment and maintenance
- Workforce development
- Economic empowerment programs
- Advocacy and policy engagement

Grant activities can include: - Creating culturally specific holistic mental health programs
- Training culturally competent mental health professionals from African immigrant communities
- Developing partnerships with financial institutions to offer culturally specific financial literacy training

This is a one-time appropriation, and the funds are available until June 30, 2027.