The bill proposes the establishment of a Black veterans support program in Minnesota, which will be administered by the commissioner of veterans affairs. It mandates the awarding of a grant to an organization tasked with developing and operating this comprehensive support program. The program aims to assist Black veterans with various services, including mental health support, job training, employment opportunities, healthcare access, financial literacy for homeownership, and loans.
To fund this initiative, the bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026. The allocation of these funds includes $1,500,000 for mental health services, $1,000,000 for job training and employment programs, $700,000 for homeownership assistance, $500,000 for educational support, and $1,000,000 for administration and outreach. This funding is designated as a one-time appropriation.