Change Starts With Community violence prevention jobs program grant appropriation

SF 1967 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for 2027 to fund the Change Starts With Community violence prevention jobs program in North Minneapolis. The program targets at-risk Black, Indigenous, and People of Color youth and adults, providing year-round job training, mentorship, and on-site employment opportunities at the Shiloh Cares Food Shelf location. It requires adding specific staff positions (like food service workers, directors, and coordinators) and partnerships with the Cargill Foundation for youth field trips and garden programs. The grant recipient must submit annual reports detailing fund usage, program outcomes, and impact on the targeted community.