The bill proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 for the fiscal year 2026 to support Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together. The funds are designated for a grant to the commissioner of employment and economic development, aimed at acquiring property and facilitating the predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a community center in Ramsey County. This center will focus on educational and leadership development programs that promote cultural knowledge, identity, and social change to enhance the lives of Hmong women and girls.
The appropriation is structured as a one-time funding allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. This initiative underscores the state's commitment to supporting the Hmong community and fostering opportunities for women and girls through targeted programs and resources.