For the operation of the office of the secretary of economic development, including the operation of the Massachusetts permit regulatory office and the operation of the office of the director of wireless and broadband affairs; provided, that agencies within the executive office may, with the prior approval of the secretary, streamline and improve administrative operations pursuant to interdepartmental service agreements; provided, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended as a grant to the SouthCoast Community Foundation, Inc. to provide supports to local or regional community-based organizations; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the United Way of North Central Massachusetts for the Leominster Flood Relief Fund to reimburse Leominster residents for damages related to severe weather events that occurred in September 2023; provided further, that not less than $275,000 shall be expended to Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Inc. in the city of Lowell for community programs; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to FORGE to operate a statewide program that promotes manufacturing and innovation by supporting manufacturing readiness for startups and connecting them to Massachusetts-based manufacturers to promote local supply chains and future resiliency; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Women's Money Matters, Inc. to provide support for financial wellness programs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Beacon Communities Charitable Fund, Inc. for the Tierney learning center; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to Pal Pueblo, Inc. community organization that empowers Latinos to be agents of change to build a stronger, more inclusive community; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Historic New England to support its welcome center, programs and exhibits; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Asian-American Women's Political Initiative, Inc. for programming needs; provided further, that $200,000 shall be expended for the Homeless Prevention Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, Inc. for the purpose of providing additional resources, support and training to over 1,000 Berkshire nonprofits to aid in strengthening their capacity to serve critical needs in the Berkshire community; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for MassCultivatED's cannabis industry workforce development and jobs training programs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for MassChallenge, Inc. to provide support for entrepreneurial programs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Gardner Community Action Committee, Inc. to facilitate their relocation and to cover certain capital needs and operations; and provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Federacion Hispana De Comerciantes, Inc. to furnish technical assistance to business in Lawrence and Methuen, emphasizing financial management, capital acquisition, legal adherence, foundational startup concepts and certification for supplier diversity
