Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support workforce development in Minnesota by funding culinary training programs. It is designed to provide financial support for training local workers in culinary skills through a community-based nonprofit organization.

Main Provisions

• Allocates a total of $3,000,000 from the workforce development fund to the Rondo Community Land Trust.
• The allocation is divided into $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• The funds are designated for use in building capacity, providing technical assistance, and offering culinary training to local workers.
• Allows up to 10% of the total grant amount to be used for administrative expenses by the Rondo Community Land Trust.
• This grant is characterized as a one-time appropriation, meaning it is a single occurrence and not a recurring funding event.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill represents a new allocation of funds specifically aimed at workforce development through culinary training. It introduces financial support for a nonprofit specifically for this purpose within the Minnesota workforce development budget.

Relevant Terms

culinary training, workforce development, Rondo Community Land Trust, nonprofit, capacity building, technical assistance, grant, administrative costs, one-time appropriation.