Federal Spending Bill Includes $17M For Minneapolis Area Projects

MINNEAPOLIS — A massive spending bill with $17 million for projects in the Minneapolis area cleared both the United States House and Senate this week. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.

"I am incredibly pleased to secure $17,000,000 in Community Project Funding in this bill that I know will have a profound impact in our communities," Rep. Ilhan Omar said in a news release.

"These investments support underserved areas and foster economic development, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community. I am proud to have fought for funding that will make our community healthier, safer, stronger, and even more resilient."

According to Omar's office, the money will go towards funding the following local projects in the 5th district:

• $1,000,000 for NEON Food Entrepreneur Incubation Center
• $1,800,000 for Wadaag Commons
• $500,000 for Sabathani Community Center Building Revitalization Project
• $2,000,000 for North Commons Regional Vision
• $3,000,000 for Minneapolis American Indian Center, All Roads Campaign
• $2,000,000 for Fire Protection Upgrades in High-Rise Public Housing
• $1,000,000 for Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Accion Latina Education Fund, Minneapolis, MN for workforce development activities
• $1,000,000 for Avivo, Minneapolis, MN for workforce training related to clean energy and green building
• $100,000 for a City of Brooklyn Center, MN health initiative
• $4,600,000 for a Hennepin Healthcare East Lake Clinic

Also included in the massive spending bill is $13.6 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine to help defend itself from Russia's invasion.