The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2023 to the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement. This funding is designated for administering needs-based volunteerism subgrants aimed at supporting underresourced nonprofit organizations in greater Minnesota. The goal is to help these organizations address disparities in access to human services by increasing volunteerism, particularly for populations that are underserved or at risk of homelessness, hunger, poverty, lack of healthcare access, or educational deficits. The Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement is required to prioritize organizations serving vulnerable populations and must report on the outcomes of the subgrants and recommendations for sustaining volunteer efforts by December 15, 2024.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that this appropriation is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2024, and it specifies that the section will take effect the day after final enactment.