Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support workforce development by providing financial resources to Girls Rock, a nonprofit organization. The purpose is to facilitate worker training and support services through this funding.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $350,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $350,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• The funds are sourced from Minnesota's workforce development fund.
• The allocated money is intended as a grant to Girls Rock.
• The grant can be used for various purposes, including:
  • Worker training programs
  • Support services and programming
  • Administrative support
  • Capacity building
  • Technical assistance
  • Job readiness and placement services
• Girls Rock is permitted to use up to 10% of the funding for administrative costs.
• The appropriation is a one-time funding event and will be available until June 30, 2027.

Significant Changes

This bill does not propose changes to existing laws but introduces a new funding initiative to support workforce development through specified nonprofit organization training programs.

Relevant Terms

• Workforce development
• Girls Rock
• Nonprofit
• Grant funding
• Job readiness
• Training programs
• Administrative costs