Minnesota SF1616 allocates $5 million to the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs for a mentorship program pairing veterans with Black youth to prevent.

Minnesota SF1616 mandates the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to award a grant to an organization for a veteran mentorship program targeting Black youth. The program aims to prevent youth violence by employing veterans as mentors and helping Black youth explore career opportunities in the armed forces. The $5 million appropriation for fiscal year 2026 includes funds for youth engagement activities, veteran salaries, community outreach, and program administration.

Minnesota SF1616 allocates $5 million to the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs for a mentorship program pairing veterans with Black youth to prevent.

Minnesota SF1616 mandates the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to award a grant to an organization for a veteran mentorship program targeting Black youth. The program aims to prevent youth violence by employing veterans as mentors and helping Black youth explore career opportunities in the armed forces. The $5 million appropriation for fiscal year 2026 includes funds for youth engagement activities, veteran salaries, community outreach, and program administration.