Name of Grantee: Erikson Institute

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant Contract Number: 172805

Start Date of Grant: 07/01/2020

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000239383

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 209500

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 193000

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant description and purpose: The grant was designed to train mental health consultation supervisors/leaders as trainers in the Facilitating Attuned iNteractions (FAN) method for mental health consultation. The FAN is considered an evidenced based method and is being used in consultation to enhance working relationships between mental health consultants and their mental health participants. This contract was established to ensure that MN developed four FAN trainers (embedded into our system to allow ongoing training to future mental health consultants) and that the system received ongoing implementation support and guidance through annual consultation and a booster training through Erikson Institute.

Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information: All of those trainers four identified to be trained in FAN successfully completed with the grantee's guidance and annually ongoing implementation support and trainings were provided as contracted.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: N/A

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: The grantee completed all deliverables and was responsive to all grant management requests.

Name of Grantee: Open Door Health Center

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 250057

Start Date of Grant: 03/01/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 02/28/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 227356

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 235000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 151212.85

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: The Connecting Families Grant, administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services, funded efforts through grants to organizations that expand outreach, individualized and group support for parents, and offer resources to help families of children with disabilities.

Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements 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? Partially

Explanations and additional information: The grantee requested early termination of their contract without fulfilling all planned outcomes, ending the agreement four months ahead of the original end date. The decision was attributed to shifting of organizational priorities and staffing limitations.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: None

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: Open Door Clinic experienced significant organizational changes during the grant period, including a merger and the closure of Dakota Child and Family Clinic, the original grantee. These transitions contributed to slower progress on grant activities and ultimately led to early termination of the contract. While some work was completed, grant funding remained unused and some planned outcomes were not fulfilled.

Name of Grantee: Life Connect Health, LLC

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 228500

Start Date of Grant: 07/01/2023

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001021959

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 98234

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 98234

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: To provide specialized and culturally affirmative statewide psychiatric and follow-up services to adults and children who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing. The purpose of the statewide and specialized psychiatric services is to ensure that deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing children and adults, regardless of their ability to pay for psychiatric services, receive access to those services they need in American Sign Language (ASL).

Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Partially

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

Explanations and additional information: During the two-year contract period, the grantee was often late in submitting their required quarterly reports, missing several deadlines despite multiple email reminders. They also failed to respond to repeated email requests to schedule virtual site visits, limiting opportunities for program oversight. Additionally, the availability of psychiatric appointments through their program remained extremely limited, frequently requiring providers to initiate outreach in order to accommodate clients’ schedules. This raised ongoing concerns about timely access to essential psychiatric services for clients.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

Name of Grantee: Red Lake Band of Chippewa

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant Contract Number: 251770

Start Date of Grant: 07/01/2024

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 197547

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 192040

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 192040

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant description and purpose: To provide culturally specific prevention activities at Red Lake to prevent alcohol, drug use, and negative perceptions on community settings and to provide culturally sensitive assessments to prevent alcohol, drug use and negative perceptions on community settings.

Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement? Partially

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

Explanations and additional information: Some reports, financial reconciliation and expenditures were not done in a timely manner but did not affect the goals and deliverables.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: There are no concerns or issues.

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: This grantee provides a lot of activities with limited funding.

Name of Grantee: HomeGreening(WAP STAL)

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Commerce

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant Contract Number: 203546

Start Date of Grant: 11/09/2021

End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001074089

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 180000

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 25501.79

Grant Type: Competitive

Grant description and purpose: The Solar Technical Assistance Liaison (STAL) grantee will provide ongoing support, guidance, and oversight to the WAP Service Provider network to strengthen the Solar into WAP program. The STAL will work with staff from Commerce, WAP Service Providers, solar installers, the U.S. DOE, utilities and other organizations as necessary to manage the process of finding potential solar homes and completing solar installations under the Solar Into WAP program.

Did the grantee comply with reporting & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information: n/a

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: n/a

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: The grantee performed the duties described in the contract professionally. This grant was essential to the onboarding of Solar PV to Minnesota’s Weatherization Assistance Program.

Name of Grantee: Mains'l Services, Inc.

Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services

Grant Type: Sole Source

Grant Contract Number: 261253

Start Date of Grant: 01/24/2025

End Date of Grant Period: 05/20/2025

Grantee SWIFT ID: 229508

Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 88838.00

Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 7230.67

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 & monitoring requirements 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? Partially

Explanations and additional information: Due to delayed DHS permit for building modifications, was unable to complete project.

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:

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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee:

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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: 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 & monitoring requirements 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

Explanations and additional information:

Unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee: N/A.

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