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Date: Jan. 20, 2021
To: LTSS providers, home care providers, lead agencies
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce a grant program for home care providers and other entities to mitigate social isolation of vulnerable adults residing in home care provider settings
Effective: Application period opened Jan. 18, 2021
Contact: Email applications to health.homecare@state.mn.us
Message forwarded on behalf of Minnesota Department of Health:
Home Care Provider Social Isolation Grant Funding Opportunity
Home care provider social isolation grants
The Home Care Provider Advisory Council, established through Minnesota Statute 144A.4799 has been given approval by the Commissioner of Health to provide funding to home care providers and other entities to mitigate social isolation of vulnerable adults residing in home care provider settings.
The Home Care Provider Advisory Council will provide grants, up to $2,500 for each provider or entity selected, up to $100,000 total. The funds will need to be used by the provider or entity for devices to assist with virtual visits designated for both health care and social isolation. The funds may be used for assistance with improving Wi-Fi, or assisting with training and staffing for use of the devices purchased.
How to apply for the grants
Please fill out the application linked below if you are interested in applying, making sure to follow all instructions and complete all required fields. Any invalid, incorrect, or incomplete information will cause delays.
Social Isolation Grant Funding Application for Home Care Provider or Other Entity (PDF)
Application process
The application period opened Jan. 18, 2021 and will remain open for 30 days, or until allocated money has been awarded, whichever comes first. Please email completed applications to the Home Care and Assisted Living inbox at health.homecare@state.mn.us. If you are selected, the Home Care Advisory Council will notify you via the email address you provide on the application.
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