Al Maa'uun grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to Al Maa'uun, a program previously known as the North at Work initiative. The funds are designated for a one-time grant to support a strategic intervention program connecting participants to meaningful, sustainable living-wage employment. The grant is administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development. This bill directly affects Al Maa'uun's ability to provide targeted workforce services without altering existing program structure or creating new obligations.