February 2022 

NEW MDH GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND TRAINING FOR LICENSING SUPERVISORS FROM COMMUNITIES OF COLOR/UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC), is soliciting grant proposals from mental health professionals from communities of color or underrepresented communities to become qualified to serve as "Licensing Supervisors" for mental health practitioners pursuing licensure.

Details of the Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education (MHCCCE) Grant Program:

• Purpose is to assist mental health professionals to pursue a course of study, through post–secondary training or continuing education, expected to lead to recognition as a board–approved Licensing Supervisor.
• Approximately $500,000 in funding is available for fiscal year 2022.
• Awards will be made up to a maximum amount of $9,295, with recipients receiving tuition reimbursement based on a fixed rate, upon completion of approved course of study.
• Authorized by Minnesota Sessions Law, 2021 Chapter 7, section 44

Deadlines for MHCCCE Grant Program Applications:

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed and awarded three times, until all funds are dispersed:
  • Tuesday, March 15, 2022
  • Monday, August 1, 2022
  • Sunday, January 1, 2023
• Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date.

Find Grant Forms and Materials to Apply:

• MHCCCE Grants- Minnesota Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)

Questions about the MHCCCE Grant:

• Email: health.orhpc.workforcegrants@state.mn.us

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