Top takeaway: Share your experience; MCN is collecting examples of state grant oversight that has caused significant administrative work, costs, or delays.
Minnesota nonprofits want state agencies to protect public dollars and prevent fraud, and we know that accountability works best when oversight is reasonable, risk-based, and connected to the purpose of the funding.
We’re hearing that some nonprofits are spending significant time and money navigating grant requirements that may have little to do with the actual risks of their work.
We want to know what’s happening on the ground. MCN is collecting real-world examples of state grant oversight that has caused significant administrative work, costs, or delays.
Maybe you’ve had to provide the same information multiple times. Maybe a small, easily fixed error triggered a disproportionate response. Maybe a new documentation requirement appeared after your grant was already awarded. Or maybe your staff spent hours chasing irrelevant paperwork when they could have been serving the people your organization exists to support.
Your story doesn’t have to be dramatic. Small examples can help reveal larger patterns; your feedback makes a difference.
You can tell us whether we may share your experience publicly, anonymously, or only use it for internal advocacy. If you have more than one example, please submit a separate form for each experience when possible.
Tell us what you’re experiencing.