Purpose

This bill provides a one-time funding grant from the state to support mental health and suicide prevention efforts. It aims to boost culturally relevant services and resources for Minnesota’s African immigrant and refugee communities, with additional potential support for the elderly and for underrepresented students in higher education.

Main Provisions

• Creates a one-time appropriation of $700,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $700,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the General Fund.
• The money goes to the Commissioner of Human Services to make a grant to Restoration for All Inc.
• The grant’s purpose is to enhance culturally relevant mental health services, substance use disorder resources, and suicide prevention for the African immigrant and refugee community in Minnesota.
• The funds may also be used to address physical and mental wellness needs of the elderly.
• The funds may be used to provide mental health support and suicide prevention for underrepresented students in higher education.

Administration and Funding Details

• Who administers the grant: the Commissioner of Human Services.
• Recipient: Restoration for All Inc.
• Funding type: one-time appropriation from the General Fund.
• Fiscal timing: available in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (not a continuing program).

Impact and Scope

• Beneficiaries include Minnesota’s African immigrant and refugee community.
• Additional potential beneficiaries include elderly individuals and underrepresented college students.
• Focus areas cover mental health, substance use disorder, and suicide prevention services and resources.

Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a new one-time appropriation and grant program; does not specify broad changes to existing programs or statutes beyond creating this funding and grant.

Summary Notes

• The bill allocates state funds to support targeted mental health and suicide prevention work through a nonprofit organization, with emphasis on culturally relevant services for a specific community and potential ancillary support for the elderly and underrepresented students.

Relevant Terms - one-time appropriation - General Fund - Commissioner of Human Services - grant - Restoration for All Inc. - mental health - suicide prevention - substance use disorder - culturally relevant services - African immigrant and refugee community - elderly - underrepresented students in higher education - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - Minnesota