The Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant (PSN) Program is designed to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in violent crime, to include gang related crimes. The program’s effectiveness is based on the cooperation of local, state, and federal agencies engaged in a unified approach led by the U.S. Attorney in each district. The North Dakota PSN Task Force has identified the Fargo metropolitan area for the PSN Grant.
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Now Accepting Applications
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Central Time)
- Apply Here: Application
- Submit to: agogrants@nd.gov
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Eligibility Requirements
- State or local governments
- Indian Tribes
Must:
- Support PSN purpose areas
- Be registered with SAM.gov
- Have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be in good standing
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Funding Overview
PSN Funds: PSN funds can be used for regional and local initiatives that support one or more of the following PSN Task Force goals to reduce violent crime in the Fargo metropolitan area through:
- Community engagement
- Prevention and intervention
- Focused and Strategic Enforcement to combat crime
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Authorized Uses
PSN grants may be used for projects that directly support the goals of the PSN Task Force:
- Salary/Overtime and Fringe
- Supplies
- Contractual Services
- Travel & Training
- Equipment
- Other Costs
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Prohibited Uses
PSN funds cannot be used for:
- Supplanting existing state and local funds
- Reoccurring Warranty/maintenance
- Lobbying, research, or fundraising
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Application and Award Timeline
- July: Notice of funding
- August 26: Application deadline
- September: Drug and Violent Crime Policy Board meets
- October: Awards/denials sent
- January 2026: Projects begin
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Award Details
Grant Period
- Start Date: January 1, 2026
- End Date: December 31, 2026
Continued funding beyond this period is not guaranteed. Applicants should plan for sustainability through local or alternative funding sources.
Reporting Requirements
This is a reimbursement-based grant. All submitted expenses must include full and detailed documentation, including:
- Invoices
Required Reports:
- Quarterly SFR (Summary Financial Report)
- Payment request system
- Quarterly PMT (Performance Measurements Tool) Reports
- Reimbursement may be withheld for incomplete or late reports
Additional Requirements:
- Site visits or desk reviews may be conducted
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Evaluation Criteria
- Application quality
- Risk assessment
- Demonstrated need
- Project feasibility
- Criminal justice impact
- Agency coordination
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Additional Notes
- PSN funding originates from the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Federal rules may change – contracts may be revised or canceled
- Technical assistance available: 701-328-2210 ask for Grants Management