Sponsor: Sheriff's Office
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Grant Agreements with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Programs
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Recommendation
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1. Ratify the submittal of the grant applications to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, for Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Programs.
2. Accept a grant award and approve a grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety for community-based programming for crime prevention services for communities most impacted by violence, for the period upon execution to December 31, 2027 in the amount of $250,000.
3. Accept a grant award and approve a grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety for community-based programming for crime prevention services, including community outreach, for the period upon execution to December 31, 2027 in the amount of $425,000.
4. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the grant agreements.
5. Authorize the County Manager to enter into agreement and execute amendments to agreements in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures, provided the amounts are within the limits of the grant funds.
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded two grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Program. In December 2025, the Sheriff’s Office was notified of these awards, which provides funding under this program through December 31, 2027.
With this funding, the Sheriff’s Office will sustain and enhance community-based programming related to youth services, crime and violence prevention, and community outreach. This includes but is not limited to violence interruption with Community Ambassadors and community outreach efforts to prevent crime and criminal activity. This work includes outreach within communities that have been historically underserved.
The funding provided by the two grants total $675,000 and is available through December 31, 2027. Funding covers the costs of personnel, including salaries and benefits, as well as program supplies and administrative overhead. Both grants require quarterly reporting with supporting documentation, on-site visits, and audits. Full-time staff will be dedicated to grant-related activities and supported by supplemental staff as needed. This will support youth services, violence prevention, and community outreach.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The state’s policy on rating criteria for competitive grant review establishes the expectation that grant programs intentionally identify how the grant serves diverse populations, especially populations experiencing inequities and/or disparities. Thus, the use of grant funds helps to better serve communities that have been most impacted by violence.
Community Participation Level and Impact
State competitive grant review process includes community members. Reviews are conducted using identified criteria and a standardized scoring system to rate each application.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The funding provided by the two grants total $675,000 and is not included in the approved 2026-2027 Sheriff’s Office operating budget. This grant funding will increase revenue and appropriations for 2026 but will not affect the levy amount. This grant funding is available through December 31, 2027 and covers the costs of personnel, including salaries and benefits, as well as program supplies and administrative overhead. Should this grant funding not continue, programs and services would be discontinued and the staffing complement would be reduced. Staff would be assigned to other positions that are vacant through attrition.
Last Previous Action
On May 14, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the grant agreements with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for community crime intervention and prevention programs (Resolution B2024-085).
Attachments
1. Grant Agreement - Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Program
2. Grant Agreement - Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Program