The bill proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners to support the continuation of the FATHER Project.

The FATHER Project aims to assist fathers in overcoming various barriers that hinder their ability to provide economic and emotional support to their children. This includes addressing challenges related to community reentry following confinement, and the project will be implemented in Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas.