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Clay County approves applications to two MDH prevention and recovery grants; hiring contingent on awards
Summary
The Clay County Board approved submitting two Minnesota Department of Health grant applications — the Supergrant and Communities That Care — and authorized adding up to 0.5 FTE per grant to the budget only if the county receives the awards.
The Clay County Board approved submission of two grant applications to the Minnesota Department of Health — the Supergrant (Substance Use Prevention, Education, Recovery) and Communities That Care — and authorized hiring associated staff only if the grants are awarded.
Kathy McKay, presenting for Public Health, said the two grant programs together would require one full-time equivalent (FTE) grant manager if both awards are received, and that the applications include requests for 0.5 FTE per grant. She said award notifications were expected in spring: the Supergrant by April and Communities That Care by May, both with a projected June 1 start date. McKay and staff clarified they would not hire grant personnel until award confirmation; the board asked that applications include staffing plans but that hiring remain contingent on funding.
Commissioner Evinger moved to approve filing the applications and to provisionally approve the 0.5 FTE per grant contingent on award; Commissioner Kravanoff seconded. Board members debated whether to approve hiring now or wait for award notices; staff said including the position in the application is customary and helps with implementation if funds flow quickly. The board voted in favor; the motion carried.
Staff noted program details: the Supergrant funds substance-use prevention and recovery activities and Communities That Care supports community prevention strategies; the county’s grant applications will include budget and implementation timelines. Commissioners asked for follow-up reporting if grants are awarded and for clarity about backfill if current staff move into the new roles. No hiring will occur without confirmed award and appropriation of funds.
