Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants
Funds evidence-based projects that promote mental health, prevent suicide, and reduce substance misuse in rural and tribal North Dakota communities through collaborative, data-driven strategies.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$1.6 million total; typical awards ~$160,000 each; project period up to 1 year, with potential renewal
Summary: Supports evidence-based projects to promote mental health, prevent suicide, and reduce substance misuse in rural and tribal North Dakota communities.
Key Information: Applicants must serve rural or tribal ND residents; urban-based entities must show at least 50% rural population served.
Description
This grant, part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, funds community-driven, evidence-based behavioral health promotion projects. The focus is on proactive strategies that promote mental health, prevent suicide, and prevent substance use/misuse among rural and tribal populations in North Dakota. Projects must demonstrate collaboration with local stakeholders, use data-driven approaches, and align with state priorities (such as Parents Lead or recommendations from the ND Suicide Fatality Review Commission). Applicants are expected to sustain project outcomes beyond the funding period and participate in required training and technical assistance.
