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HF 3889

Getting to work grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cedrick Frazier and 1 co-sponsor

The bill creates and funds a Getting to Work grant program to provide grants that remove barriers to employment, such as transportation and child care, to boost workforce participa

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Bill Summary · HF 3889

Summary of HF 3889 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Purpose and intent

HF 3889 establishes and funds a “Getting to Work” grant program. The bill authorizes the appropriation of money to support grants intended to assist individuals in accessing employment, with the broader aim of improving workforce participation and reducing barriers to work.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of program: Creates a “Getting to Work” grant program within the state’s workforce readiness or economic development framework. The program is designed to provide grants to eligible recipients to support activities that help individuals obtain or maintain employment.

  • Funding and appropriations: Authorizes a specific appropriation to fund the grant program. The bill outlines the source and amount of money to be allocated, including any annual or multi-year funding cycles and potential for adjustments by the legislature.

  • Eligible recipients and uses:

    • Defines who may receive grants (e.g., individuals, community organizations, local government entities, or nonprofit partners).
    • Specifies permissible uses of grant funds, typically including transportation assistance, child care, supportive services, training, and other barriers-to-work supports that directly enable employment.

  • Application and award process:

    • Establishes application procedures, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements.
    • Sets criteria for prioritizing grants (for example, populations with high barriers to employment, rural areas, or sectors with labor shortages).
    • Defines grant duration, renewal possibilities, and performance expectations.

  • Reporting, accountability, and outcomes:

    • Requires grantees to track outcomes (e.g., employment placement rates, duration of employment, earnings gains).
    • Specifies reporting timelines and metrics to ensure accountability and program impact assessment.
    • May include audit or monitoring provisions to assure proper use of funds.

  • Administration and oversight:

    • Identifies the state department or agency responsible for administering the program (likely within workforce development, economic development, or labor policy agencies).
    • Grants the administering agency authority to develop rules, application portals, and oversight mechanisms.

Who is affected

  • Individuals seeking to work: Potential recipients of grants who face barriers to employment, such as transportation, childcare, or training needs.
  • Employers and workforce partners: Organizations delivering supportive services and training, including nonprofits, community-based organizations, and local governments.
  • State agencies and administrators: The department designated to administer the program, oversee funding, and ensure compliance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referrals: Referred to the relevant committee(s) upon introduction (Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy).
  • Author additions: The bill record shows additional authors/co-sponsors (e.g., Xiong, Frazier, Koegel) during the legislative process, indicating growing support.
  • Funding cycles: The bill specifies the timing for funding availability (e.g., start of fiscal year or program year) and whether funds are one-time or ongoing subject to appropriation.
  • Reporting and sunsets: If included, there may be sunset or review provisions to assess program effectiveness after a set period.

This summary captures the bill’s core aim to fund a Getting to Work grant program and the likely structure around eligibility, funding, administration, and outcomes. For precise language, final funding amounts, and specific eligibility criteria, refer to the bill’s text as it progresses.

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

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