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HF 111

Sanneh Foundation funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samakab Hussein and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of HF 111: Sanneh Foundation Funding Bill OverviewThis bill, HF 111, would provide funding to the Sanneh Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on youth development

Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 111

Summary of HF 111: Sanneh Foundation Funding

Bill Overview

This bill, HF 111, would provide funding to the Sanneh Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on youth development and community empowerment programs. The bill appropriates money from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to be distributed as grants to the Sanneh Foundation.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of HF 111 include:

  • Appropriates $5 million from the general fund to DEED in fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to the Sanneh Foundation.
  • Requires the Sanneh Foundation to use the grant funding to:
    • Expand its youth development and leadership programs
    • Support its community-based initiatives focused on education, health and wellness, and workforce development
    • Maintain and operate its facilities and programming locations

Intended Impact

The intended goals of this legislation are to:

  1. Expand Youth Programming: Provide resources to the Sanneh Foundation to grow its educational, mentorship, and leadership development programs for young people in Minnesota.

  2. Strengthen Community Initiatives: Enable the Sanneh Foundation to enhance its community-based projects related to education, health, and workforce preparation.

  3. Support Organizational Capacity: Ensure the Sanneh Foundation has the funding necessary to maintain and operate its facilities and continue delivering impactful programs.

By supporting the Sanneh Foundation's work, HF 111 aims to create more opportunities for youth empowerment, community engagement, and economic development across the state.

Status and Next Steps

HF 111 was introduced and received its first reading in the Minnesota House of Representatives on January 22, 2025. It has been referred to the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee for further consideration. The companion bill, SF 1900, has been introduced in the Minnesota Senate.

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

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