1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to economic development; providing an appropriation for grants to provide 
1.3 	a community-based approach to reduce violence through employment, 
1.4 	empowerment, and social equity building.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION.
 1.7 	(a) $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated 
1.8 	from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for 
1.9 	a grant to Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County. These are onetime 
1.10 	appropriations.
1.11 	(b) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph (a):
1.12 	(1) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 are for grants to 
1.13 	21 Days of Peace for social equity building and community engagement activities; and
1.14 	(2) $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 are for grants to 
1.15 	A Mother's Love for community outreach, empowerment training, and employment and 
1.16 	career exploration services.