Funding opportunities for public safety

Do you have a new idea that encourages positive change, inspires collaboration, and will impact communities? Maybe we can help. Since 2014, local government, nonprofit organizations, and public safety entities have used more than $16.3 million in funding to positively impact central Minnesota communities.

These programs are for local law enforcement, including tribal police, fire departments, municipal ambulance services, and first response teams in Sourcewell's five-county service area.

Looking for local government  or nonprofit funding?

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Coming soon! The Sourcewell Funding Portal will soon serve as your centralized hub for all funding applications. Prior to the Portal launch, we will hold an information session to support you through this process transition. We look forward to serving you more efficiently as you build thriving communities!

    Need just a little extra financial support to get a small project done in your community? Get up to $2,000 per fiscal year through our Boost Funds program.

    2024-25 Boost Funds application for public safety entities (PDF) >

    Thank you for your interest in the Public Safety Match Funds program. Unfortunately, the program has closed for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as we have exhausted our funding due the high volume of applications. Please check back in July 2025.

    This program has closed for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

    Thank you for your interest in the Public Safety Third-Party Services Reimbursement program. Unfortunately, the program has closed for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as we have exhausted our funding due the high volume of applications. Please check back in July 2025.

    Shape future community leaders and get support for your entity. We'll even help you pay the intern through our Internship Reimbursement Program.  

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    Sourcewell reimburses eligible entities for approved trainings including initial and refresher courses on CPR/AED, Basic First Aid, EMR, and EMT.
    Reimbursement request form >

    Sourcewell partners with the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) to fund local firefighter training. The partnership pool reimburses local fire departments for classes/instructors on the MBFTE-approved class list. Each entity is entitled to a per-firefighter rate, and can access funds by completing the reimbursement form on their website.

    Access local training facilities at no cost. Through a partnership with the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota, Sourcewell covers 100% of the cost for law enforcement, city ambulance, fire departments, public works, and highway departments. Schedule directly with the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota.

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    Access local training facilities at no cost. Through a partnership with the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota, Sourcewell covers 100% of the cost for law enforcement, city ambulance, fire departments, public works, and highway departments. Schedule directly with the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota.

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    Sourcewell partners with the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association to cover registration costs for regional sheriff's offices to access ICLD. This online learning system offers a comprehensive introduction to leadership, ethics, character, supervision, communication, and self-development. There are 40 different POST certified courses, for nearly 200 hours of training.
    To learn more, contact Ann Jarrett at ajarrett@mnsheriffs.org or 651-451-7216, ext. 8.

    Earn 1% cash back when your entity purchases from a Sourcewell contract. These rebate dollars are kept in a Sourcewell account, and you'll automatically receive the rebate cash payout every fall. Eligibility is limited to local government entities.
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    A Record-Setting Day of Community Impact

    Almost $3 million was awarded to local nonprofit and government agencies through Sourcewell's Community Impact Funds in 2024.

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