DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Adult Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Submit Grant Application To Minnesota Department Of Public Safety Office Of Justice Programs For Crisis Intervention Grant
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize submission of application to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Health grant funds.
SUMMARY
Dakota County operates an embedded social worker program with Joint Powers Agreements with cities through December 31, 2026. Eight full-time equivalent (FTE) embedded social workers are funded with a combination of levy, state grant dollars and American Rescue Plan (ARP).
With ARP funding source expiring December 31, 2026, staff is seeking alternate funding sources.
On May 18, 2026, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) released a request for proposal (RFP) with funding from the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) for the purpose of enhancing crisis intervention and behavioral health services in Minnesota. Funding is to support initiatives that improve crisis response systems, address behavioral health workforce shortages, and increase access to crisis intervention services.
The OJP grant period is anticipated to be approximately 23 months, beginning on or around November 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028. The maximum amount an applicant can propose is $250,000. Indirect costs can be requested in one of the following ways: budget expenses directly in eligible categories, using the Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost rate, and using the 15 percent de Minimis Indirect Cost Rate. Dakota County’s application will maximize the allowable indirect rate.
Applications are due July 13, 2026 (Attachment: Crisis Intervention RFP).
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to submit an application to DPS for Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Health grant funds for the period of November 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, at the maximum allowable amount of $250,000, budgeting allowable indirect costs.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
If received, staff will come back with a recommendation to amend the 2026 Adopted Budget and any additional funds that carry over will be incorporated into the 2027 County Manager’s Recommended Budget.
|
Fund Source |
2026 Adopted Budget |
2026 Amended Budget |
2026 Proposed Budget |
2027 Planning Base |
|
Levy |
270,046 |
270,046 |
270,046 |
270,046 |
|
ARP |
675,042 |
389,009 |
389,009 |
- |
|
SSTS/Billing Revenue |
160,000 |
160,000 |
160,000 |
160,000 |
|
New Crisis Intervention Grant (less indirect) |
- |
- |
212,500 |
- |
|
New Crisis Grant (less indirect) |
- |
- |
73,533 |
180,000 |
|
General Fund-Fund Balance/Unfunded |
- |
286,033 |
- |
495,042 |
|
Total |
1,105,088 |
1,105,088 |
1,105,088 |
1,105,088 |
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County operates an embedded social worker program with Joint Powers Agreements with cities through December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, eight full-time equivalent (FTE) embedded social workers are funded with a combination of levy, state grant dollars and American Rescue Plan (ARP); and
WHEREAS, with ARP funding source expiring December 31, 2026, staff is seeking alternate funding sources; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) released a request for proposal (RFP) with funding from the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) for the purpose of enhancing crisis intervention and behavioral health services in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, funding is to support initiatives that improve crisis response systems, address behavioral health workforce shortages, and increase access to crisis intervention services; and
WHEREAS, the grant period is anticipated to be approximately 23 months, beginning on or around November 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028, and the maximum amount an applicant can propose is $250,000 for the grant period; and
WHEREAS, indirect costs can be requested in one of the following ways: budget expenses directly in eligible categories, using the Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost rate, and using the 15 percent de Minimis Indirect Cost Rate; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County’s application will maximize the allowable indirect rate; and
WHEREAS, applications are due July 13, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an Assistant County Manager, Community Services, to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for Crisis Response Grant funds in an amount up to $250,000 for the period of November 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Crisis Intervention RFP
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Emily Schug
Author: Ericka Hammer