YWCA St. Paul housing program grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2911 appropriates $750,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide a one-time grant to YWCA St. Paul for its housing program. The funds will support permanent supportive housing and transitional housing services, specifically for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The grant must cover move-in costs, transportation, rental assistance, housing transitions, job training, education support, mental health services, and financial literacy programs. This funding directly benefits participants in YWCA St. Paul’s housing program through expanded stability and support services.