Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices Grant in Minnesota
This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop and implement trauma-responsive care practices in pediatric health settings, particularly for marginalized communities.
The *Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices in Pediatric Health Settings* grant program by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) supports projects that develop trauma-responsive and healing-centered care practices in pediatric health environments. Applications are due by **November 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST**. The program is funded by the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program and offers grants ranging from **$10,000 to $100,000** for one-year projects, with most awards expected between **$50,000 and $75,000**. The grant period spans from **January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025**. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, clinics, hospitals, and community health organizations with experience in trauma-informed care, community engagement, and training development. Applicants are expected to: - Create trauma-responsive tools or training resources for pediatric health settings, with a focus on marginalized populations. - Include people with lived experience in the development process. - Conduct evaluations to measure the impact on provider capacity and trauma-responsive practices. - Comply with MDH branding and accessibility requirements. Submissions require a detailed project narrative, work plan, budget, and supporting documents such as a conflict of interest form. Applications are reviewed on a **64-point scale**, evaluating organizational capacity, project description, work plan, and budget. For questions, applicants may contact MDH by **November 13, 2024**, with final responses posted by November 20.
Award Range
Not specified - $100,000
Total Program Funding
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Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants can include community-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations; government entities or Tribal Governments; clinics and hospitals; community health or public health organizations; quality improvement organizations; professional provider associations, individuals; and institutes of higher education. Desired skills and experience of applicant include: • Community Engagement and Partnership Development: Experience working with community-based partners to identify needs and co-develop trauma-responsive solutions. Ability to foster collaborative relationships and build trust with children, adolescents, and families. • Expertise in Trauma-Responsive and Mental Health Practices: Subject matter expertise in trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care, mental health treatment, and change management. • Training and Facilitation: Ability to develop and deliver effective, culturally relevant training and resources to build trauma-responsive practices within health settings. • Evaluation and Reporting: Skills in measuring the impact of projects and providing, clear, concise reports on outcomes. • Adaptability: Ability to adjust strategies based on community needs and feedback. Grant funds are not transferrable to any other entity. Applicants that are aware of any upcoming mergers, acquisitions, or any other changes in their organization or legal standing, must disclose this information to MDH in their application, or as soon as they are aware of it.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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