MN SF3423

$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2017 appropriated from general fund to commissioner of public safety for grants to organizations like Youthprise supporting positive youth development, community engagement, legal services, and capacity building for Somali youth.

Funded projects must provide culturally and linguistically relevant services with a portion of funding distributed in greater Minnesota to address challenges and build resilience in the Somali community.

Unspecified amount appropriated in fiscal year 2017 for grants to local units of government to build relationships with Somali community through community liaison officers or innovative community policing initiatives.

Grant recipients must submit annual reports by July 31 to the commissioner of public safety detailing services provided, expenditures, and program success evaluation.

Commissioner must compile grant reports and submit recommendations to legislative committees by November 1 of each year, including suggestions for additional funding, prevention strategies, or intervention models.