YWCA Minneapolis grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2266 appropriates $350,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $350,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide a grant to YWCA Minneapolis. The funds will directly support YWCA Minneapolis in offering job skills training, career counseling, and job placement assistance. This training specifically helps eligible individuals obtain a child development associate credential and build careers in early education. The bill provides concrete funding for workforce development services targeting early childhood education pathways.