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HF 3191

Al Maa'uun grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Esther Agbaje

A one-time $1,000,000 General Fund grant to Al Maa'uun over FY 2026–FY 2027 funds a strategic intervention to connect participants to sustainable, living-wage employment.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3191

Summary of HF 3191 (2025-2026) – Al Maa'uun Grant Funding Provided, and Money Appropriated

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes a targeted appropriation to support the Al Maa'uun program (previously known as the North at Work program).
  • The goal is to implement a strategic intervention program that connects program participants to meaningful, sustainable, living-wage employment.
  • It designates that the appropriation is a one-time funding provision intended to advance employment outcomes for participants.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Funding and Source

    • Appropriates a total of $1,000,000 over two fiscal years:
    • $500,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
    • $500,000 in FY 2027
    • Funds are drawn from the State General Fund.

  • Recipient and Program

    • The grant is awarded to Al Maa'uun, an entity formerly known as the North at Work program.
    • The program is described as a strategic intervention initiative aimed at aligning participants with sustainable, living-wage employment opportunities.

  • Purpose of the Grant

    • To support activities designed to:
    • Target program participants
    • Connect them to meaningful employment
    • Promote sustainable, living-wage outcomes

  • Nature of Funding

    • The appropriation is explicitly described as a one-time (non-recurring) allocation.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary

    • Al Maa'uun (grant recipient) and its program operations related to the strategic intervention efforts.

  • Participants

    • Individuals enrolled in or served by Al Maa'uun/North at Work program, who stand to benefit from enhanced pathways to employment.

  • State Programs

    • The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) would administer the grant and oversee program implementation and reporting.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status

    • Referred to the Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy after first reading (April 21, 2025).

  • Effective Date and Duration

    • The appropriation is for two fiscal years (FY 2026 and FY 2027) and is explicitly a one-time appropriation, with no ongoing funding beyond those years unless further legislation is enacted.

Additional Context

  • The bill is sponsored by a member of the House, with a co-sponsor noted as Esther Agbaje.
  • The summary focuses on the substantive financial and programmatic aspects, without broad policy changes outside the targeted grant program.

If you’d like, I can expand this with a brief comparison to prior funding levels for the North at Work program or provide a plain-language FAQ for stakeholders (participants, service providers, and local employers).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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