Purpose

• Provide funding from the general fund to the Department of Human Services to support Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
• The goal is to operate the Homeless Elders Program, which helps homeless, isolated, and low-income older adults move into stable housing.

Main Provisions

• Funding: $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: General Fund.
• Use: A grant to Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis to run the Homeless Elders Program.
• Target group: Homeless, isolated, and low-income older adults.

Administration and Oversight

• The grant is administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (the commissioner of human services).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new appropriation specifically for Catholic Charities to operate its Homeless Elders Program for two future fiscal years.
• Establishes funding to support helping a vulnerable population (older adults who are homeless or at risk) move into stable housing.

Implementation Notes

• The bill specifies the funding amounts and the purpose, but does not outline additional program details beyond the grant to operate the Homeless Elders Program.

Relevant Terms - general fund - commissioner of human services - Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis - Homeless Elders Program - homeless - isolated - low-income - older adults - stable housing - grant - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027