Purpose

• Provide a one-time, targeted appropriation to help establish a new services and supports facility in Minneapolis. The funding is meant to support site selection, property acquisition, and the development work (predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipment) for a dedicated space focused on a food shelf and youth programming.

What the bill would do

• Allocate $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota’s general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families.
• Award a grant to the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (a 501c3 nonprofit) to acquire property and to plan and build a new facility in the city of Minneapolis.
• The facility is intended to house a dedicated food shelf and space for youth programming.
• The Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches may partner with Southside Community Health Services to use the space.
• This is a one-time appropriation tied to a specific project and not an ongoing program.

Availability, timing, and conditions

• The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned.
• Availability and use of the funds are subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 (regarding availability of appropriations and related rules).

Significance and potential impact

• Creates a new physical space intended to expand access to food assistance and youth services in Minneapolis.
• Encourages collaboration with another community health organization to maximize space use and services.
• Establishes a formal process for selecting a site and delivering the facility, with a defined end point (project completion or abandonment).

Significance for law and policy

• Represents a targeted capital and program support investment rather than ongoing funding, with a clear end date tied to project completion.
• Keeps the focus on children, families, nutrition, and youth programming within the Minneapolis area.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of children, youth, and families - grant - Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMPCC) - 501c3 nonprofit - acquire property - site selection - predesign - design - construct - furnish - equip - services and supports facility - dedicated food shelf - youth programming space - Southside Community Health Services - onetime appropriation - available until project completed or abandoned - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642