FATHER Project grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $2,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund the FATHER Project through Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota. It directly supports fathers in Rochester, Park Rapids, St. Cloud, St. Paul, and Minneapolis who face economic and emotional barriers to supporting their children. The grant will continue the project's existing services to help these fathers improve their ability to care for their children both financially and emotionally. The funding is specific to the project's current service areas and purpose, with no new policy requirements beyond the appropriation.