SF2144

Purpose

Provide state funding to support the operation of the Catholic Charities Senior Dining Program in the Diocese of St. Cloud. The bill appropriates money from the state general fund to help cover costs for seniors who participate in the dining program.

Main Provisions

• Funding amount: $420,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $420,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: General fund.
• Recipient: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud.
• Administration: Through a grant administered by the commissioner of human services.
• Purpose of funds: To operate the Catholic Charities senior dining program.

Funding Details

• Total two-year funding: $840,000.
• Timing: Funds become available in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Use: Grants specifically designated to operate the senior dining program (no other programs specified).

Significance and Changes to Law

• The bill creates a new appropriation for a grant to a nonprofit for a senior dining program.
• It does not specify program requirements, reporting, or terms beyond the grant purpose in this text.
• No broader changes to existing statutes are described in the provided text; details would likely be set in grant agreements and future policy decisions.

Potential Impact

• Supports ongoing community meal services for seniors.
• Helps ensure ongoing operation of the senior dining program run by Catholic Charities in the St. Cloud area.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of human services - grant - Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Cloud - senior dining program - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - Minnesota Department of Human Services (as the administering agency concept) - operation/operating (of the senior dining program)