Mental Health Safety Net Grant Program
Mental Health Safety Net Grant Program supports community mental health providers offering free or reduced-cost care to uninsured young people under 21, helping sustain access for patients from low-income families.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 23, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $394,000 available for the 2026 grant cycle; awards distributed proportionally
Summary: Supports community mental health providers offering free or reduced-cost care to uninsured youth under 21.
Key Information: A submitted Letter of Intent is required to file a full application.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care administers this grant to sustain mental health care for uninsured young people under 21. It supports designated community mental health providers that offer free or reduced-cost care to patients from low-income families, rather than funding a particular research project or treatment method.
Authorized under Minnesota Statute 145.929, the program awards funds annually. Funding is apportioned among eligible programs according to the number of uninsured patients under 21 they serve, directing support toward providers delivering this care.
