Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation Carts to Careers initiative grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation. It funds the "Carts to Careers" initiative, which provides job skills training, outreach, and scholarships for people seeking careers in the food retail industry. The grant supports workforce development activities like certifications and training to strengthen the food industry job pipeline. This one-time funding directly benefits job seekers in Minnesota's grocery sector and the Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation as the recipient.