Description of the program

Pathways to Policing funds programs to recruit and train law enforcement officers with nontraditional backgrounds. Pathways to Policing Grants may cover up to 50 percent of the cost of compensation, equipment and training at a Minnesota Professional Police Officer Education (PPOE) program. Pathways to Policing participants are expected to obtain state peace officer licensure within the grant period.

 

Who is eligible to apply

Local units of government and Tribal Nations including county sheriff’s offices, police departments and tribal public safety agencies are eligible to apply for Pathways 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.

 

Next funding opportunity, next grant period

The Request for Proposals for the next grant period is expected to be released in Fall 2025. Funding for these grants will span approximately April 1, 2026 – June - 30, 2027. 

 

Past RFPs

1. 2024-2026 Grants – Winter 2023 RFP 
2. 2023-2024 Grants – Spring 2023 RFP

 

Contact

Kristin Lail, Grants Specialist Coordinator, kristin.lail@state.mn.us 

 

Current grantees, current grant period

Current Grant Period: Summer 2024 - Spring 2026

2024-2026 Grantees

Bemidji Police Department

Bloomington Police Department

Chisago County Sheriff's Office

Columbia Heights Police Department

Duluth Police Department

Eagan Police Department

Fergus Falls Police Department

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

Lino Lakes Police Department

Moorhead, City of

Minneapolis Police Department

Plymouth Police Department

Roseville Police Department

Shakopee Police Department

St Paul Police Department

St Louis Park Police Department

University of Minnesota (Regents-SPA)

West Hennepin Public Safety Department

White Bear Lake Police Department

Woodbury, City of (Public Safety Department)