House Bill 319 appropriates $500,000 in nonrecurring General Fund money for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Office of State Budget and Management for a directed grant to Hispanic Grassroots. The stated purpose of the grant is to support the organization’s education outreach services to Hispanic communities in North Carolina.
The bill’s findings describe Hispanic Del Sur and its nonprofit Hispanic Grassroots as a faith-based, family-oriented organization that conducts outreach, surveys community needs, and offers programs related to school choice, small business development, healthcare and wellness education, and civics education. The measure is effective July 1, 2025, and does not create a broad regulatory program; instead, it makes a one-time appropriation for a specific nonprofit recipient.
HB319 would affect state spending by directing a $500,000 grant from the General Fund through the Office of State Budget and Management to Hispanic Grassroots. It does not amend existing regulatory statutes or create new eligibility rules for a statewide program, but it does establish a targeted appropriations item in the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and would support a private nonprofit’s outreach activities serving Hispanic residents.
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the available context suggests the measure is presented in a supportive tone toward Hispanic community outreach and education services. The findings emphasize community needs, family orientation, and practical assistance, indicating the bill is intended as a positive investment in civic engagement, education, and access to services. No recorded opposition or floor vote history is available in the provided materials.
The main potential point of contention is the use of state funds for a directed grant to a specific nonprofit organization rather than a broader competitive grant or statewide program. Critics could question whether the appropriation is an appropriate use of public money, whether the recipient should be singled out, or whether the organization’s activities—such as school choice advocacy, business support, healthcare education, and civics outreach—fit the intended scope of state support. No explicit objections are documented in the provided committee or voting history.