Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants
Funds evidence-based, prevention-focused projects to promote mental health, prevent suicide, and reduce substance misuse in rural and tribal North Dakota communities.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates: May 29, 2026 (applications due by 5 p.m. CT via Qualtrics)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,600,000 total available in year one; typical award ~$160,000; funding period through Sept. 30, 2027
Summary: Supports evidence-based projects promoting mental health, suicide prevention, and substance misuse reduction among rural and tribal North Dakota residents.
Key Information: Projects must serve rural/tribal ND, use data-driven, prevention-focused approaches, and demonstrate sustainability.
Description
This funding opportunity, under North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, seeks proposals for community-based, evidence-driven behavioral health promotion projects. The focus is on proactive strategies that promote mental health, prevent suicide, and reduce substance misuse in rural and tribal communities. Projects should target individuals and populations not currently in need of treatment, aiming to prevent behavioral health issues before they arise. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with existing prevention programs, use of data to identify needs, and sustainability of positive outcomes. Preference is given to projects aligned with North Dakota’s Parents Lead initiative or the recommendations of the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission.
