The 69th Legislative Assembly has authorized funding through the Office of the Attorney General to support and expand forensic nursing services for sexual assault victims across North Dakota. This competitive grant program aims to enhance the quality and availability of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services through partnerships between political subdivisions and non-government organizations.
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Now Accepting Applications
- Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Central Time)
- Apply Here: Application
- Submit to: agogrants@nd.gov
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Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Apply:
- Grant funds must be disbursed through a political subdivision, defined as any local government unit created by statute or the North Dakota Constitution (e.g., county, township, city, park district, school district).
Partnership Requirement:
- Political subdivisions must partner with non-governmental organizations to deliver services.
- Grant funds cannot be awarded directly to non-governmental entities.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between partnering agencies must be submitted with the application, if applicable.
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Authorized Uses
Funds may be used to support:
- Creation or expansion of SANE programs ensuring access to forensic exams and STI treatment
- Coordination between hospitals and community-based SANE providers
- Development of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) to improve collaboration
- Local, regional, or statewide SANE training initiatives
- Purchase of equipment and supplies that improve the quality of care for victims
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Prohibited Uses
Grant funds cannot be used for:
- Supplanting existing state or local funding
- Lobbying
- Research or research projects
- Fundraising
- Construction or remodeling projects
- Out-of-state services or training
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Application & Award Timeline
- July 2025: Notice of Funding Availability released
- August 22, 2025: Application deadline
- September 2025: Review by the Drug & Violent Crime Policy Board
- Mid-October 2025: Award notifications sent (retroactive to July 1, 2025)
- June 30, 2027: Grant period ends
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Grant Period
- Start Date: July 1, 2025
- End Date: June 30, 2027
Continued funding beyond this period is not guaranteed. Applicants are encouraged to plan for local sustainability.
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Reporting Requirements
This is a reimbursement-based grant. All submitted expenses must include full and detailed documentation, including:
- Invoices
- Timesheets and payroll records
- Travel itineraries
- Training agendas
Required Reports:
- Quarterly SFR (Summary Financial Report)
- Payment request system
- Reports must include complete documentation (invoices, timesheets, payroll, travel, training agendas, etc.)
- Semi-Annual Progress Reports
- Law enforcement agencies must maintain current UCR reporting throughout the grant period.
- Additional Requirements:
- Site visits or desk reviews may be conducted during the funding cycle.
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Legislative Reporting and Oversight
In accordance with Section 8 of House Bill 1003 (69th Legislative Assembly), the Office of the Attorney General is required to report to the appropriations committees of the legislature on key program outcomes. This includes:
- The number of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) trained during the grant period.
- The number and geographic distribution of nurses actively providing SANE services.
- Documentation of collaborative efforts among nurses, hospitals or clinics, law enforcement, and state’s attorneys in support of sexual assault victims.
To support this statutory reporting obligation, all grantees must ensure timely, complete, and accurate data submission in their progress reports. This data will be used to inform the Attorney General’s biennial report to the legislature.
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Need Assistance?
For questions about the application process, contact Grants Management at 701-328-2210.