Minnesota Department Of Education

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), doing business as Financial Reporting, is a state government entity responsible for overseeing public education in Minnesota. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization serves as the primary state agency for educational policy, administration, and support across Minnesota's K-12 educational landscape. MDE provides a comprehensive range of educational services to the federal government through contract and grant awards, focusing primarily on implementing federal educational programs, supporting school districts, and ensuring educational standards are met for diverse student populations.

In terms of federal contract awards, MDE has secured notable contracts such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) State Coordinator contract with the Institute of Education Sciences. This $2,787,986 firm fixed-price contract, running from April 2025 to March 2035, involves coordinating nationwide educational assessment activities. The contract requires MDE to recruit and train assessment administrators, schedule assessments at selected schools, and ensure proper administration protocols are followed. The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation and demonstrates MDE's expertise in large-scale educational assessment coordination.

MDE has been awarded numerous federal grants across multiple educational domains. These grants span programs like Special Education Grants to States, English Language Acquisition State Grants, Education for Homeless Children and Youth, and Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. The grants, primarily from the U.S. Department of Education's various offices, support critical educational initiatives such as developing individualized education plans, providing specialized therapies, supporting professional development for educators, assisting homeless students, and enhancing educational opportunities for English learners. Funding amounts range from approximately $200,000 to over $79 million, with most grants running from one to three years. MDE typically distributes these grant funds through sub-awards to local school districts, charter schools, community organizations, and other educational entities to ensure comprehensive support across Minnesota's educational landscape.