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Rural Health
Funding by Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Minnesota Rural Community Health Center Apprenticeship Grant
Funding to support the rural primary care workforce in Minnesota by establishing new Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) registered apprenticeship programs or funding costs of existing FQHC registered apprenticeship programs in rural parts of the state.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2024
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Community Health Worker Certificate Scholarship
Scholarships that cover tuition and some related costs for up to one year of a Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance, Minnesota Department of Health
Addressing Diabetes Through Community Solutions for Healthy Food Access in Minnesota Inactive
Grants to improve health and reduce impacts of food and nutrition insecurity for people in Minnesota with or at risk for diabetes or prediabetes. Funding will support new or existing innovative models to help people reliably access high-quality nutritious foods, avoid hunger, and stay healthy. Priority populations include American Indians, and rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2024
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Mental Health Grant for Health Care Professionals Inactive
Grants for improving the mental health of healthcare professionals in Minnesota through establishment or expansion of programs that are evidenced-based or evidenced-informed and are focused on addressing the mental health of healthcare professionals.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2024
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Tribal Government Infant Health Grants Inactive
Grants for projects designed to improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in tribal communities in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 19, 2024
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota American Indian Health Special Emphasis Grant Inactive
Grants for projects in Minnesota designed to address health equity issues specific to tribal and urban American Indian communities, address the health impact of historical trauma, reduce health disparities experienced by American Indian communities, and incorporate a multisector approach to addressing identified disparities.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2024
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Greater Minnesota HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Funding Inactive
Funding to develop and implement an innovative and comprehensive HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program to curb the burden of HIV among rural communities in Minnesota that are at greatest risk of infection.
Geographic coverage: Greater Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Capacity Strengthening Initiative Inactive
Funding to support community-based and faith-based organizations in strengthening their organizational infrastructure to be better equipped and prepared for success in procuring grants and contracts at the department and addressing health inequities across Minnesota. Organizations should serve people of color, American Indians, LGBTQIA+, and/or people living with disabilities. Applications from rural organizations are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2023
Sponsors: Minnesota Center for Health Equity, Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Follow Along Program Community Connectors Grant Inactive
Funding to recruit and deploy a group of community connectors in Minnesota that will provide culturally and linguistically inclusive outreach and navigation support for families as they enroll and participate in the Follow Along Program. Follow Along helps parents and caregivers of young children learn about their child's development and identify any needs, connecting them to supports and services based on those needs.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 8, 2023
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Program Inactive
Funding to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services for people in Minnesota who experience barriers to these services.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2023
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health