Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support Grant
Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support Grant supports an organization coordinating training and community assistance statewide to strengthen suicide prevention and mental health promotion.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Optional information meeting) | November 25, 2026 (Optional letter of intent) | January 4, 2027 (Questions) | January 8, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: One anticipated award of up to $1,462,500 per year for five years
Summary: Supports statewide suicide prevention coordination, regional community support, training, technical assistance, and shared learning across Minnesota.
Key Information: Applicants must serve all seven Minnesota regions, employing a full-time coordinator who lives and works in each region.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) funds a coordinated statewide approach to suicide prevention and mental health promotion supporting the 2027–2032 Minnesota Suicide Prevention Plan. The selected organization will strengthen systems, improve access to support, and help communities sustain evidence-informed, culturally responsive prevention efforts across all 87 counties and 11 Tribal Nations.
The program combines statewide collaboration, responsive community support, training coordination, shared learning, and continuous improvement. Work includes connecting communities with coaching, technical assistance, strategic planning, data, resources, and partners, alongside organizing the annual Minnesota Suicide Prevention Conference. Health equity priorities include addressing barriers to participation and ensuring community perspectives shape locally relevant support, particularly for populations experiencing inequities and disparities.
