Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support Grant Request for Proposals
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is looking for proposals to support a coordinated, statewide approach to suicide prevention and mental health promotion across all 87 counties and 11 Tribal Nations.
This grant supports the 2027–2032 Minnesota Suicide Prevention Plan by strengthening systems, improving access to support, and helping communities build the skills and capacity to do effective, culturally responsive suicide prevention work. The grant will create a statewide support system that helps communities understand their strengths and needs; find and use training, resources, and technical assistance; and build protective factors that promote wellness and reduce suicidal experiences. The organization selected for this grant will maintain a strong regional presence to ensure communities can access support, data, relationships, expertise, and learning opportunities that fit their local context.
View the complete RFP: Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support Grant Request for Proposals (PDF)
Funding and project dates
MDH is seeking proposals for the grant period July 1, 2027-June 30, 2032. MDH will award up to $1,462,500.00 per year pending funding availability.
Funding will be allocated through a competitive process. If selected, you may only incur eligible expenditures when the grant agreement is fully executed and the grant has reached its effective date, whichever is later.
Eligible applicants
Applicants eligible to apply in this competitive process include, but are not limited to, local public health and social services agencies, nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, units of government, or other interested agencies demonstrating the capacity and infrastructure to provide statewide suicide prevention coordination and support. MDH recognizes the sovereignty of Tribal nations and will only fund non-Tribal projects led in Tribal communities if the applicant has full support of the Tribal government.
Questions and answers
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email or phone to: health.suicideprev.mdh@state.mn.us or 320-223-7369.
All answers will be posted within two business days at Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support Grant Request for Proposals Q&A
Please submit questions no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time (CT), on Monday, January 4, 2027.
To ensure the proper and fair evaluation of all applications, other communications regarding this RFP including verbal, telephone, written or internet initiated by or on behalf of any applicant to any employee of MDH, other than questions submitted to as outlined above, are prohibited. Any violation of this prohibition may result in the disqualification of the applicant.
RFP information meeting
A virtual Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support request for proposals informational meeting will be held on:
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to attend the RFP informational meeting.
Health equity priorities
It is the policy of the State of Minnesota to ensure fairness, precision, equity, and consistency in competitive grant awards. This includes implementing diversity and inclusion in grant making. The Policy on Rating Criteria for Competitive Grant Review (PDF) establishes the expectation that grant programs intentionally identify how the grant serves diverse populations, especially populations experiencing inequities and/or disparities.
Eligible projects
Eligible projects must demonstrate the organizational capacity, infrastructure, staffing, and partnerships necessary to implement the full Scope of Work across all seven regional divisions, and support statewide suicide prevention and mental health promotion efforts. Projects must ensure statewide reach across Minnesota’s 87 counties and 11 Tribal Nations and maintain a strong presence within each LPHA designated region.
Grant goals
The Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coordination and Technical Support grant will strengthen statewide and regional capacity to advance suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Through the support of this grant, communities and partners across Minnesota will be connected to coordinated training, resources, technical assistance, and support that align with the 2027-2032 Minnesota Suicide Prevention Plan.
The goals of the grant are to:
- Strengthen communities’ capacity to plan, implement, and sustain effective, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive suicide prevention and mental health promotion efforts.
- Expand access to training, resources, and technical assistance to support suicide prevention and mental health promotion efforts across Minnesota.
- Increase coordination and alignment of suicide prevention and mental health promotion efforts across regional, Tribal, state, and local partners.
This grant will support suicide prevention and mental health promotion efforts across Minnesota. The grantee will be responsible for ensuring statewide reach and access across all 87 counties and 11 Tribal Nations through coordination and support within each of the seven regional divisions identified by the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota: LPHA Regions
- Region 1 – Northwest
- Region 2 – Northeast
- Region 3 – West Central
- Region 4 – East Central
- Region 5 – Metro
- Region 6 – Southwest
- Region 7 – Southeast
Application and deadline
All applications must be received by MDH no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time, on January 8, 2027.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Office of Injury and Violence Prevention Online Grants Portal - Logon - Grant Lifecycle Manager
Late applications will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to allow sufficient time to address all potential delays caused by any reason whatsoever. MDH will not be responsible for delays caused by mail, delivery, computer, or technology problems.
Acknowledgement of application receipt. The Office of Injury and Violence Prevention grant portal will send an automated email to the user who submitted the application to confirm the submission of your application. Additionally, the application status will change from “Draft” to “Submitted” on the Applicant Dashboard and record the date the application was submitted. If the application is still in draft status by the application deadline, you will no longer be able to edit or submit the application.
If you do not receive an automated email confirming submission, or encounter any other issues with the online application, please contact health.suicideprev.mdh@state.mn.us.
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