FY2026 Adult Protective Services Formula Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Aging (AOA), under the Elder Justice Act – Adult Protective Services program (CFDA 93.698), awarded Minnesota Department of Human Services $220,493 on April 1, 2026, to enhance and strengthen the state's coordinated adult protective services (APS) system. This two-year block grant, with a completion date of March 31, 2028, supports Minnesota's capacity to receive reports of and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting older adults and adults with disabilities. The funding enables the state agency to implement activities designed to improve APS operations and expand protective services delivery across Minnesota's communities.

Under this formula grant mechanism, Minnesota Department of Human Services may utilize funds for allowable activities including establishing multidisciplinary teams for elder abuse case review, developing culturally appropriate policies and procedures, creating training modules for service providers, implementing secure data tracking systems, and connecting vulnerable populations to critical support services. These resources strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance the state's overall capacity to identify and respond effectively to elder maltreatment. All expenditures must be documented and records maintained for three years following the final expenditure report submission.