Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants
Funds evidence-based projects to promote mental health, prevent suicide, and reduce substance misuse in rural and tribal North Dakota communities through collaborative, data-driven approaches.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates: May 29, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,600,000 available in year one; estimated 10 awards of ~$160,000 each; potential for renewal; funding period through Sept. 30, 2027
Summary: Supports evidence-based projects promoting mental health, suicide prevention, and substance misuse prevention in rural and tribal North Dakota communities.
Key Information: Projects must serve rural/tribal ND residents and show sustainability beyond the grant period.
Description
The Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants, part of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), fund evidence-based, collaborative projects to proactively promote mental health, prevent suicide, and prevent substance use/misuse among rural and tribal communities in North Dakota. The program emphasizes data-driven needs, integration with the socio-ecological model, and partnerships with local organizations. Preference is given to proposals aligned with North Dakota’s Parents Lead program or recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission. Projects are expected to demonstrate measurable impact and sustainability beyond the grant period.
