Minnesota Statutes Public Welfare and Related Activities (Ch. 245-267) § 260.785. Indian child welfare grants

Subdivision 1. Primary support grants. The commissioner shall establish direct grants to Indian Tribes, Indian organizations, and Tribal social services agency programs located off-reservation that serve Indian children and their families to provide primary support for Indian child welfare programs to implement the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act.

Subd. 2. Special focus grants. The commissioner shall establish direct grants to child-placing agencies, Tribes, Indian organizations, and other organizations for placement prevention and family reunification services for Indian children.

Subd. 3. Compliance grants. The commissioner shall establish direct grants to an Indian child welfare defense corporation, as defined inMinnesota Statutes 1996, section 611.216, subdivision 1a, to promote statewide compliance with the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act and the Indian Child Welfare Act,United States Code, title 25, section 1901, et seq. The commissioner shall give priority consideration to applicants with demonstrated capability of providing legal advocacy services statewide.

Subd. 4. Request for proposals. The commissioner shall request proposals for grants under subdivisions 1, 2, and 3, and specify the information and criteria required.