Bill
HF 2945
Creates a Niyyah Recovery Initiative to award grants for recovery-focused programs and services with oversight, reporting, and outcome measures.
Niyyah Recovery Initiative grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 2945 proposes to establish and fund a Niyyah Recovery Initiative through grant funding. The bill aims to support recovery-focused services or programs (the bill text would specify the scope of “recovery” in the Minnesota context). The overarching intent is to provide targeted financial resources to entities administering recovery-related programs, with the goal of improving outcomes for individuals seeking recovery supports.
Establishment of a Recovery Initiative: Creates or designates a Niyyah Recovery Initiative to administer recovery-oriented grants. The bill designates authority and funding streams for this initiative.
Grant Funding Provision: Allocates specific funds (dollar amounts, timeframe, and eligible uses) to be used for grants under the Niyyah Recovery Initiative. The bill would detail grant-making parameters, including eligible applicants, allowable activities, and reporting requirements.
Funding Source and Appropriation: Specifies appropriations from state funds to support the initiative. This includes the total amount authorized for the current biennium and any caps or annualized funding levels. The bill may also outline appropriations contingencies or adjustments based on fiscal conditions.
Eligible Recipients and Activities: Identifies who may apply (e.g., nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, community organizations, government agencies) and what activities are eligible (e.g., recovery coaching, peer-support services, caregiver supports, housing assistance, treatment linkage, if applicable). The text would delineate any match requirements or in-kind contributions.
Program Oversight and Compliance: Establishes reporting, monitoring, and evaluation requirements for grant recipients. This typically includes periodic progress reports, performance metrics, and fiscal audits to ensure funds are used for approved recovery-related purposes.
Accountability and Evaluation: May include performance measures or outcomes to assess the effectiveness of funded initiatives, such as reductions in relapse rates, increased access to services, or improved employment outcomes for participants.
Administrative Provisions: Outlines the responsibilities of the administering agency, application timelines, grant cycles, and the process for reviewing and awarding grants. May include provisions for funding reallocations or limited reauthorization.
State Agency Involved: Likely the health and human services sector (e.g., Department of Human Services or a related state agency) responsible for administering the initiative and grants.
Grant Recipients: Nonprofit organizations, tribal governments or entities, community-based organizations, or government partners that implement recovery-oriented programs.
Beneficiaries: Individuals and communities served by recovery initiatives, including those seeking addiction recovery support, behavioral health recovery, or related services (depending on the program scope).
Introduction and Referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Human Services Finance and Policy committee on April 1, 2025.
Author and Co-sponsors: Primary author is listed as participating with multiple co-sponsors (Danny Nadeau, Samakab Hussein, Jess Hanson, Anquam Mahamoud). A recent addition noted: Hanson as an author (April 21, 2025).
Next Steps (typical for this process): If advanced, the bill would undergo committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota House. Then, if passed, it would move to the Senate with its own process and potential conference committee for reconciliation.
If you’d like, I can add a section with a proposed outline of the typical grant program structure (e.g., eligibility criteria, grant cycle, reporting templates) once the exact language is available.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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