The Minnesota Office of Justice Programs (OJP), MN Department of Public Safety, is requesting proposals to fund Pathway to Policing programs to bring persons with nontraditional backgrounds into law enforcement careers.
Donor Name: Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/14/2023
Size of the Grant: $15,000-$75,000
Grant Duration: 1 year 3 months
Details:
Law enforcement agencies may apply for reimbursement grants to receive up to 50 percent of the cost of compensating and training Pathway to Policing participants who obtain state peace officer licensure. Reimbursement grants shall be proportionally allocated based on the number of grant applications approved.
Pathway to Policing programs provide a route for nontraditional candidates to be hired as licensed Peace Officers in Minnesota. Once candidates pass the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam, grantees are eligible for the reimbursement of 50% of compensation, training and associated expenses.
Funding Information
Funds authorized by MN Laws, Chapter 95, 2017 Minnesota Session Laws. $390,000 is available in one-time funding. Awards may range from $15,000-$75,000 but may be reduced, depending on the number of approved applications. OJP anticipates funding 7-10 grants in this process.
Project Period
This is a 15-month grant period, from April 1, 2023 thru July 30, 2024.
Eligible Applicants
Local units of government including county sheriff’s offices, police departments and tribal public safety agencies are eligible to apply for Pathway to Policing funding. A group of law enforcement agencies may collaborate on a joint application with one organization serving as the fiscal agency. Colleges and universities that operate law enforcement training programs are not eligible applicants.
For more information, visit Pathway to Policing Program.
