# Minn. R. 9555.0400: SPONSOR

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0400

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 9555.0400
- **Heading:** SPONSOR
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Chapter 9555 / Part 9555.0400

## Text

To become the sponsor of an SC project for a community, an organization shall submit a grant application, consistent in form and content with these rules, to the Board on Aging for funds to develop and operate an SC project. In order to receive a grant, it is required that the potential sponsor shall: A. be a public or private nonprofit agency or organization with the authority to accept and administer such grants; B. agree to administer the project in accordance with state legislation and rules, policies, and procedures, and the conditions of the grant award set forth by the Board on Aging; C. accept full responsibility in the community for the development, implementation, management, and funding of the project; D. not be a volunteer station; and E. provide written assurances that the project will be conducted in consultation with, or with the participation of, an area agency on aging, the regional coordinating agent of the board. Applications to provide senior companion services to individuals in their homes shall have priority over applications to provide services to those in group homes or institutions.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 9555.0100 STATUTORY AUTHORITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0100.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0200 PURPOSE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0200.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0300 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0300.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0400 SPONSOR](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0400.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0500 SCP ADVISORY COUNCIL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0500.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0600 SERVICE AREA](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0600.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0700 VOLUNTEER STATIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0700.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0800 ELIGIBILITY OF SENIOR COMPANIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0800.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.0900 SERVICE SCHEDULE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_0900.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1000 ADULTS SERVED](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1000.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1100 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD ON AGING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1100.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1200 COST SHARING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1200.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1300 GRANT AWARDS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1300.md)
- [Minn. R. 9555.1400 GRANT APPLICATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9555_1400.md)

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