MN HF1914

Appropriates general fund money in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for emergency services grants under Minnesota Statutes section 256K.49, with unexpended first-year funds carrying over to the second year

Creates county shelter and homelessness response innovation grants to fund interventions not receiving other public funding, including low-barrier shelters, family shelters, diversion programs, 24/7 shelter operations, and housing-focused case management

Requires the commissioner to prioritize grant applications with letters of support from Tribal Nations or indigenous organizations

Mandates that homelessness grant recipients monitor outcomes, demonstrate effectiveness, and participate in a capacity-building collaborative

Funds collaboratives between counties and providers to expand access to sustainable funding streams for medical assistance-eligible services, including housing support programs, Medicaid waivers, WIC, and adult mental health initiative grants