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SF2591 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Organizations eligible for grants engagement with youth community organizations requirement

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate grants to organizations involved in community investment, with a particular focus on supporting youth in communities most affected by cannabis-related criminalization or incarceration.

Main Provisions

  • Grant Distribution: The Division of Social Equity will distribute grants to eligible organizations through a competitive process.

  • Application Requirements: Organizations must submit a detailed application, including:

    • Community investment analysis and need.
    • Expected positive impact and evidence of capabilities.
    • Cost estimates and supplementary funding sources.
    • Engagement with youth-centered organizations for individuals aged 14-24.

  • Priority Considerations:

    • Preference will be given to organizations with a history of successful community investments.
    • Applications that focus on youth civic engagement, leadership, and health education are prioritized.
    • Strong community support for the proposed investment will also be a factor.

  • Funding Allocation: At least 50% of the grants should support programs fostering youth leadership and health education, particularly in communities heavily impacted by issues related to cannabis.

Significant Changes

The bill amends existing statutes to require that a portion of grant funding explicitly supports youth programs in areas affected by cannabis-related issues, emphasizing civic engagement and leadership development.

Relevant Terms

  • Grants, eligible organizations, community investment, youth engagement, cannabis-related criminalization, leadership, health education, Division of Social Equity, competitive grant process.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
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