The bill proposes an appropriation of $200,000 from the general fund of the state treasury to the Department of Health and Human Services for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. This funding is specifically designated for grants to organizations that provide care for the elderly, particularly in rural areas of North Dakota. The allocation stipulates that $100,000 will be directed to existing organizations that already serve elderly individuals in these regions, while the remaining $100,000 will be allocated to new organizations aimed at establishing services for elderly individuals in rural counties that currently lack such support.

This initiative seeks to enhance the availability of care for the elderly population in rural areas, addressing gaps in services and ensuring that elderly individuals have access to necessary support. The bill underscores the importance of both sustaining existing care providers and fostering new organizations to meet the needs of the elderly in underserved areas.