Name of Grantee: Sauk River Watershed

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Grant Type: Legislatively Named

Grant Contract Number: 163042

Start Date of Grant: 07/01/2019

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2024

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000206869

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 440000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 433400.00

Grant Type: Legislatively Named

Grant description and purpose: Through the grant, the Partnership protected 726 acres (264 acres through fee simple acquisition and 462 acres through conservation easements). Additionally, the program restored/enhanced 780 acres of high priority habitat in the Sauk River Watershed. Overall, we achieved 111% of our land protection goal, 177% of our R/E acreage goal, and 397% of our proposed leverage goal. Our actions increased habitat connectivity, biodiversity, and landscape resilience.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: City of Detroit Lakes

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 257760

Start Date of Grant: 09/05/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000195362

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 25885.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 24884.21

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: Funding will be used to slow the spread of EAB and other exotic tree pests and diseases through removal of five unhealthy trees, replacement plantings of 75 trees with a more diverse mixture of species, and establishment practices including watering and equipment needed for watering on replacement plantings.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: Grantee was on time with reporting and reimbursement submissions. Grantee performed well and quality of work was up to standard. Overall satisfied with grantee's performance.

Name of Grantee: Encampment Forest Association

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 266924

Start Date of Grant: 03/18/2025

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2026

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000253994

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 26770.40

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 26770.40

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: To establish long-lived conifers and diversify the hardwood forest component following the removal of fir and spruce that have been lost to spruce budworm.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: The project was successful in meeting the objectives and proposed outcomes. There were no significant changes in the grant award period.

Name of Grantee: ISD 2899 – Plainview Elgin Millville Schools, PEM High School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 257110

Start Date of Grant: 09/18/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/29/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 286246

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 83030.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 83030.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A

Name of Grantee: ISD 0271 – Bloomington Public School District, Normandale Hills Elementary School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 256460

Start Date of Grant: 09/03/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/29/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193849

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 114452.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 114452.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 0535 – Rochester Public School District, Hoover Elementary School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 256350

Start Date of Grant: 09/02/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/29/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193957

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 82715.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 82715.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 2899 – Plainview Elgin Millville Schools, PEM Junior High School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 255722

Start Date of Grant: 08/26/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/29/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 286246

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 81460.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 81460.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 0287 – Intermediate District 287, South Education Center

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 255502

Start Date of Grant: 08/16/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 215551

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 328484.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 328484.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 0404 – Lake Benton Public Schools, Lake Benton Elementary

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 254770

Start Date of Grant: 08/09/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/29/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193899

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 41796.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 41796.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: SD 0414 – Minneota Public Schools

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 254401

Start Date of Grant: 08/07/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193903

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 60000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 60000.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 0038 – Red Lake Public Schools, Red Lake Secondary Complex

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 254172

Start Date of Grant: 08/01/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/28/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193772

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 87500.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 87500.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 0038 – Red Lake Public Schools, Poneham Elementary School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 254171

Start Date of Grant: 08/01/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/29/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193772

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 87500.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 87500.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N.A

Name of Grantee: MNSCU - Minnesota West Community and Tribal College, West Canby Campus

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 247931

Start Date of Grant: 05/02/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 03/07/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 198186

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 48000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 48000.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 279 – County of Hennepin, Cedar Island Elementary School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 238672

Start Date of Grant: 11/07/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 03/07/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193855

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 84000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 84000.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: ISD 0704 - Proctor Public Schools, Proctor High School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 238608

Start Date of Grant: 11/03/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 04/23/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 194006

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 102000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 102000.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A

Name of Grantee: ISD 0306 - LaPorte Public Schools, LaPorte High School

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 238606

Start Date of Grant: 11/03/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 04/24/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 193869

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 84000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 84000.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature established the Solar for Schools grant program. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources, the program was designed to promote the installation of solar energy systems on Minnesota schools, while using the opportunity to integrate renewable energy use into school curriculum.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

N/A.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A.

Name of Grantee: Ally Group Homes, LLC

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant Contract Number: 260709

Start Date of Grant: 12/03/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 05/08/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 1033625

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 39950.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 39950.00

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant description and purpose: Minnesota Statute 256.478, Transition to Community Initiative, when no other funding source is available to meet the need or cover the cost of transition.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Wilder Park Association

Name of Granting Agency: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

Grant Type: Legislatively Named

Grant Contract Number: MHFA-MF-001

Start Date of Grant: 09/19/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 04/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000831139

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 3250000.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 3250000.00

Grant Type: Legislatively Named

Grant description and purpose: The Community Stabilization Program is intended to preserve and rehabilitate existing properties. Wilder Park Association was a legislatively named grantee under the Community Stabilization Program. The funds were used to help pay for replacement of windows in the Wilder Park condominium building.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

The grantee completed the project ahead of schedule.

N/A

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: N/A

Name of Grantee: Hiawatha Valley Education District

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Transportation

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 1056998

Start Date of Grant: 06/24/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197901

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 8920.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 8920.00

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program was established in 2005 through Federal legislation to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; to make walking and bicycling to school safe and more appealing; and to facilitate the planning, development and implementation of projects that will improve safety, and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. The Boost grant supports communities with existing plans or other comprehensive SRTS approaches to promote non-infrastructure projects for schools to keep walking and bicycling to school safe, easy, and fun for students.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: Grantee performed well, particularly given their relative lack of prior experience with state grants. They listened and made improvements when paperwork corrections were necessary, and their accuracy, documentation, and timeliness increased over the lifetime of the grant.

Name of Grantee: Lakes & Pines Community Action

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 219408

Start Date of Grant: 10/01/2022

End Date of Grant Period: 09/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000 198797

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 128561.50

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 78892.07

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: STATE, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 256.01, subdivision 2(a)(6), has authority to enter into contracts for the following services: To connect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to appropriate skill development, training programs, and career pathways, and to develop marketable and in-demand skills for SNAP participants that will lead to career advancement and self-sufficiency.
STATE is in need of SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) activities and support services through Third-Party Match Providers aimed at helping SNAP participants gain the essential skills needed for gainful employment and to successfully transition off public assistance.
STATE, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46, is permitted to share information with GRANTEE.
Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46, subdivision 1(c) and subdivision 2(a)(5), allows STATE to enter into agreements to make organizations part of the “welfare system.” It is the intention that GRANTEE be made part of the welfare system for the limited purpose described in this CONTRACT.
In performance of this CONTRACT, GRANTEE may require private data on individuals collected by STATE to verify an individual’s identity and determine eligibility, amount of assistance, and the need to provide services to an individual or family within SNAP.
The privacy and security of any protected information shared between the Parties will be governed by the “Data Sharing Agreement Terms and Conditions”, which is attached and incorporated into this CONTRACT as Attachment C, pursuant to Clause 10.
GRANTEE represents that it is duly qualified and willing to perform the services set forth in this CONTRACT to the satisfaction of STATE.

Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes

Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: The grantee has met all expectations outlined in the grant agreement, demonstrating a strong commitment to the project's objectives and the community it served. Our collaboration has been a good partnership, characterized by effective communication and successful execution of deliverables that directly benefited the community.