Ensuring Safety Net Service Delivery
This grant funds projects to improve rural and tribal health care in North Dakota through expanded access, telehealth, behavioral health, infrastructure, and sustainable service delivery innovations.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$15 million total; typical awards ~$300,000 each; ~50 awards expected; project period aligns with RHTP cycle.
Summary: Supports projects to strengthen rural and tribal North Dakota's health care safety net, focusing on access, telehealth, behavioral health, infrastructure, and sustainable care delivery.
Key Information: Applicants must serve at least 50% rural or tribal ND residents or ensure funds are used for ND rural citizens.
Description
This funding opportunity, part of the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is designed to address critical gaps in health and behavioral health service delivery for rural and tribal communities across North Dakota. The goal is to enhance the state's health care safety net by supporting providers and organizations in improving access to care for vulnerable populations. Eligible projects may include technical assistance, training, infrastructure development, equipment upgrades, facility remodeling, and the expansion of telehealth and outreach services. Emphasis is placed on sustainable investments, measurable improvements (such as increased telehealth use and reduced emergency department visits), and innovative strategies that modernize care delivery and empower local providers. Projects must align with RHTP metrics and demonstrate sustainability, workforce development, partnership building, and data-driven solutions.
