This bill appropriates a total of $1 million from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to Al Maa'uun, which was formerly known as the North at Work program. The funding is allocated as $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $500,000 for fiscal year 2027. The purpose of this grant is to support a strategic intervention program aimed at connecting participants with meaningful and sustainable living-wage employment opportunities.

The bill emphasizes that this appropriation is a one-time funding initiative, specifically designed to enhance economic development efforts through targeted employment strategies. By providing financial resources to Al Maa'uun, the legislation seeks to address employment challenges and promote workforce development in the community.