Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants
Limited submissionForecasted
The Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants fund evidence-based projects to improve mental health, prevent suicide, and address substance misuse in rural and tribal North Dakota communities.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 29, 2026 | May 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$1.6M total; typical award ~$160,000; project period through Sept. 30, 2027
Summary: Supports evidence-based behavioral health promotion and prevention projects for rural and tribal North Dakota, focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance misuse.
Key Information: Applicants must serve rural or tribal ND residents; strict unallowable cost rules apply.
Description
This grant, under the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program, funds community-driven, evidence-based initiatives aimed at proactively promoting mental health, preventing suicide, and addressing substance use or misuse among rural and tribal populations in North Dakota. Projects must use research-backed strategies, align with the socio-ecological model, and demonstrate measurable, sustainable outcomes. The goal is to improve behavioral health metrics and empower local providers and stakeholders to implement innovative, prevention-focused programs that address data-driven needs.
