DEPARTMENT: Social Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Amend 2026 Social Services Budget For Family Homelessness Prevention And Assistance Program Grant
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization to amend 2026 Social Services budget for Family Homelessness Prevention And Assistance Program grant.
SUMMARY
The Minnesota Legislature established Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) in 1993 to assist families with children, youth and single adults who are homeless or are at imminent risk of homelessness. By Minn. Stat. § 462A.204, FHPAP grant funding must be administered by counties in the metro area who, in turn, may sub-grant some or all funds to other entities. There is $20 million statewide for this program.
Funding is awarded through a competitive grant application process with predetermined criteria in four categories: planning, project design, program capacity/performance and need. Minnesota Statute also requires the establishment of an advisory committee to assist in preparing the project proposal and the design, implementation and evaluation of the project. The Dakota County Affordable Housing Coalition (AHC) acts as the FHPAP Advisory Committee and a community-based subcommittee has been established by the AHC to help inform project direction and priorities. Dakota County has received these grant funds for the past 20 years.
By Resolution No. 25-039 (January 21, 2025), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved submission of an application for a FHPAP grant in an amount up to $4,500,000 for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, and authorized subcontracting with three vendors for a combined total of up to $4,500,000 for Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Partnership Agency (CAP) and with 360 Communities. Dakota County was awarded $1,745,000 for this same time period. The three subcontractors provide homelessness prevention services with FHPAP funds and Dakota County retains 5.3% for direct administrative expenses.
The MN State Legislature authorized one-time additional $40 million for the FHPAP program during the 2026 legislative session. These funds are required to be spent by December 31, 2026, subject to amendments to extend the spending deadline by the funder. Dakota County will receive an additional $2,448,000. This amount includes administrative costs as established in the original application to the state in 2025 which must be used for direct administrative expenses related to the grant. Dakota County will subcontract the additional funds to the three subcontractors selected for the first FHPAP award and they will continue to provide homelessness prevention services.
Dakota County Social Services is requesting to amend the 2026 Social Services budget to add $2,448,000 for the FHPAP grant.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends amending the 2026 Social Services budget to add $2,448,000 for the the FHPAP grant.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
This action will amend the 2026 Social Services Budget within the General Fund to add $2,448,000 of grant revenue and expenditures.
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Additional FHPAP |
$2,448,000 |
$2,448,000 |
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*Estimated 2025 to 2026 Carryover |
$1,638,646 |
$1,382,467 |
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TOTAL FHPAP FUNDING FOR 2026 |
$4,086,646 |
$3,830,467 |
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☒ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature established Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) in 1993 to assist families with children, youth and single adults who are homeless or are at imminent risk of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, by Minn. Stat. § 462A.204, FHPAP grant funding must be administered by counties in the metro area who, in turn, may sub-grant some or all funds to other entities; and
WHEREAS, there is $20 million statewide for this program; and
WHEREAS, funding is awarded through a competitive grant application process with predetermined criteria in four categories: planning, project design, program capacity/performance and need; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute also requires the establishment of an advisory committee to assist in preparing the project proposal and the design, implementation and evaluation of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Affordable Housing Coalition (AHC) acts as the FHPAP Advisory Committee and a community-based subcommittee has been established by the AHC to help inform project direction and priorities; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has received these grant funds for the past 20 years; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-039 (January 21, 2025), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved submission of an application for a FHPAP grant in an amount up to $4,500,000 for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, and authorized subcontracting with three vendors for a combined total of up to $4,500,000 for Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Partnership Agency (CAP) and with 360 Communities; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County was awarded $1,745,000 for this same time period; and
WHEREAS, The three subcontractors provide homelessness prevention services with FHPAP funds and Dakota County retains 5.3% for direct administrative expenses; and
WHEREAS, the MN State Legislature authorized one-time additional $40 million for the FHPAP program during the 2026 legislative session; and
WHEREAS, these funds are required to be spent by December 31, 2026, subject to amendments to extend the spending deadline by the funder; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will receive an additional $2,448,000; and
WHEREAS, This amount includes administrative costs as established in the original application to the state in 2025 which must be used for direct administrative expenses related to the grant; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will subcontract the additional funds to the three subcontractors selected for the first FHPAP award and they will continue to provide homelessness prevention services; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County Social Services is requesting to amend the 2026 Social Services budget to add $2,448,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 2026 Social Services Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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Expense |
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Program Expense |
$2,448,000 |
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Total Expense |
$2,448,000 |
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Revenue |
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Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) |
$2,448,000 |
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Total Revenue |
$2,448,000 |
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-039; 01/21/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Emily Schug
Author: Madeline Kastler