The bill proposes an appropriation of $2,250,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) to enhance small business programs, which include training, lending, business services, and real estate initiatives. The bill emphasizes support for organizations outside the seven-county metropolitan area, providing technical assistance and grants to implement NDC's small business support model, as well as offering one-on-one assistance for entrepreneurs and supporting a cybersecurity center's operations and marketing.

This appropriation is a one-time allocation, and any unencumbered balance at the end of the first year will remain available for use in the second year. The bill aims to bolster economic development by empowering small businesses and fostering entrepreneurship, particularly in underserved areas.