0205725506/grants/assets/Procedure_tcm1093-770256.png<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1093-770234" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-10-02T14:36:47ZRequest for Proposal (RFP) and Grant Award Notice (GAN) templates updated for use October 1.1093<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">OGM has updated the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Grant Award Notice (GAN) templates to reflect recently enacted legislation and continuous improvement efforts to improve state grant-making. Redlines of State Fiscal Year 2026 templates are available for agency use in comparing versions. An email announcement was to Grants Governance Committee (GGC) representatives on October 2, 2026, along with the link to access redlined documents. Contact <a href="mailto:Grants.ADM@state.mn.us" title="OGM General Email Inbox">Grants.ADM@state.mn.us</a> with questions. </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://mn.gov/grants/grants-management/resources/search-ogm-resources.jsp" title="Office of Grants Management Resources">Updated templates can be found on the Resources page.</a></p>7702342026-10-02T14:36:59Z725506/grants/assets/Resources%20Icon%20%281%29_tcm1093-723325.png<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1093-770183" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-10-01T19:08:27ZRFP Cover Sheet Template available for required use October 1.1093<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Legislation enacted in the 2026 legislative session requires the use of a Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) Cover Sheet that provides key details about a competitive grant opportunity in a clear, consistent format:  <a href="https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2026/0/119/laws.2.9.0#laws.2.9.0" title="Minnesota Statute 16B.97 Subd. 11 Citation">Chapter 119, Article 2, Section 9: Amends 16B.97 and adds Subd. 11. </a></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Office of Grants Management (OGM) created a template called “<a href="/grants/assets/TMP_GrantRFPCover%20Sheet_2026-10-01_tcm1093-770174.docx" title="Grant RFP Cover Sheet Template" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:title="TMP_GrantRFPCover Sheet_2026-10-01">Grant RFP Cover Sheet Template</a>” for agency use to promote consistency, clarity and accessibility across granting agencies. Accompanying <a href="/grants/assets/INS_GrantRFPCover%20Sheet_2026-10-01_tcm1093-770175.docx" title="Grant RFP Cover Sheet Template Instructions" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:title="INS_GrantRFPCover Sheet_2026-10-01">instructions</a> are available.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The purpose of the cover sheet is to help potential applicants determine whether to pursue a grant opportunity by providing a high-level overview of the grant program and funding opportunity and page referrals to key information in each RFP.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Search the <a href="https://mn.gov/grants/grants-management/resources/search-ogm-resources.jsp" title="Search OGM Resources">OGM Resources Page</a> for these and other resources. </p>7701832026-10-01T19:17:26Z725506/grants/assets/Updated%20policy%20graphic_tcm1093-763433.png<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1093-763428" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-08-12T22:00:00ZGrant Contract Agreements Templates updated for required use October 1.1093<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">OGM has updated the 7 grant contract agreement templates to reflect recently enacted legislation and continuous improvement efforts to improve state grant-making. These templates must be used for all grants executed on or after October 1, 2026. Agencies may choose to use them in advance of that date, at their convenience. Redlines of State Fiscal Year 2026 templates will be available the week of August 17 for agency use in comparing versions. An email announcement will be sent to Grants Governance Committee (GGC) representatives along with the link to access redlined documents.  </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="/grants/grants-management/resources/index.jsp" title="Grants Management Resources " xlink:title="Resources LP" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Updated templates can be found on the Resources page. </a></p>7634282026-08-12T21:04:18Z725506/grants/assets/Legislative%20Session%20Icon_tcm1093-752892.png<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1093-751146" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-06-23T17:25:11ZThe 2026 legislative session wrapped with several changes that impact grants.1093<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The 2026 legislative session ended in mid-May and agencies are currently working to review how legislation impacts their work. The Office of Grants Management at the Department of Administration is no exception. As the entity that sets enterprise grants management policy, legislative changes can have a ripple effect on policy and enterprise implementation. This session's legislation included some technical changes for clarity as well as other substantive changes. </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Legislative impacts include:</p> <ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <li>Changes to §16B.97 require that policies and procedures must include a grantee fraud risk rating system by February 1, 2028. It also requires agencies to include a summary page in any posted Requests for Proposals (RFPs). OGM will be working with colleagues across the enterprise on next steps for both of these requirements. An RFP summary page template will be available to agencies in Fall 2026.  <br /> <br /></li> <li>Changes to §15.013, 16B.97, 16B.98, and 16B.991 relate to program payments, policy exception requests, and the definition of grant recipient. These changes will result in a technical edit to Policy 08-05 and changes to OGM's grant contract agreement, grant award notification, and RFP templates.  <br /> <br /></li> <li>With the establishment of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Minnesota Statute, §15E.35, has also been amended for implementation as of January 1, 2027 to require nonprofit grantees to highlight fraud reporting tools on their website as part of their grant contract agreement with the state. </li> </ul>7511462026-06-22T18:38:19Z725506/grants/assets/Computer%20Screen%20Icon_tcm1093-752891.png<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:1093-725817" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-06-22T14:23:00ZA newly designed OGM website has launched to support state agencies and grant seekers1093<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Office of Grants Management (OGM) is excited to announce the launch of a newly designed website. This site is designed to support state agency staff with grants management responsibilities throughout the grant lifecycle.  Improved search functions and site organization make it easier than ever to find the templates, resources, and event registrations you are looking for. </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">View and download policy content, explore resources relevant to everyday tasks, and contact OGM to report concerns and request support. </p>7258172026-06-22T18:38:19Z