Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program
The Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant awards grants to eligible rural hospitals for modernization projects to update, remodel or replace aging hospital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain the operations of a hospital. Minnesota Statutes, Section 144.148.
Eligible Applicants:
- Is located in a rural area, as defined in federal Medicare regulations, or in a community with a population of less than 15,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, outside the seven-county metropolitan area,
- Has 50 or fewer beds, and
- Is not for profit.
Application deadline: 4:30 PM Central Time, Friday, Dec. 20.
For more information, visit the Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant webpage.
Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program
The purpose of the Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program is to award grants to help small hospitals (50 or fewer beds) preserve or enhance access to health services through planning or implementation projects. Minnesota Statutes Sec. 144.147.
Eligible applicants:
- Is located in a rural area, as defined in federal Medicare regulations, or in a community with a population of less than 15,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, outside the seven-county metropolitan area,
- Has 50 or fewer beds, and
- Is not for profit.
Application deadline: 4:30 PM, Friday, Dec. 20.
For more information, visit the Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant webpage.
2025 Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness
The 2025 Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program application opened Nov. 1.
The purpose of Minnesota Health Professional Loan Forgiveness Program is to recruit and retain health care professionals to needed areas and facilities in Minnesota. Loan forgiveness is an important benefit for health care professionals as well as health care facilities and communities experiencing a shortage of access to health care services.
See Program Information Notice for all eligibility requirements and link to application. The program is competitive, not all who apply will be selected.
Application deadline: Monday Jan. 6
Eligible Applicants:
- Individuals
Learn more at Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Programs - MN Dept. of Health
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Program
The Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Program, authorized by Minnesota Statutes Sec. 144.1509, awards grants for the development of new or expansion of existing pediatric mental health training programs located in outpatient primary care clinics. The training programs are designed to increase confidence, skills, and awareness of mental health resources among pediatric primary care providers caring for the mental health needs of pediatric patients. An overarching goal of this grant program is that pediatric patients served by participating outpatient primary care clinics will receive more effective, timely, longitudinal care for mental health needs.
To be eligible for a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training grant, a training program or proposed training program must:
- be located in an outpatient primary care clinic,
- focus on the training of pediatric primary care providers working with multidisciplinary mental health teams,
- provide training on conducting comprehensive clinical mental health assessments and potential pharmacological therapy,
- provide psychiatric consultation to pediatric primary care providers during their outpatient pediatric primary care experiences,
- emphasize longitudinal care for patients with behavioral health needs, and
- develop partnerships with community resources.
Application Deadline: 4:30 PM Central Time on Friday, February 7, 2025
For more information, visit the Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant webpage.
Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council ECHO Series
The Minnesota Rare Disease Advisory Council (MRDAC) is partnering with Stratis Health to launch a Project ECHO Rare Disease virtual tele-education series. This innovative, collaborative learning model will help general care providers identify and refer patients with puzzling symptoms for a timely diagnosis and proper care.
The Rare Disease iECHO will feature:
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Expert-led sessions: Learn from subject matter experts who will share insights and strategies for diagnosing complex conditions.
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Real case discussions: Engage in interactive discussions about patient case studies, allowing you to share your experiences and seek guidance from peers and experts.
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Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow providers who face similar challenges, fostering a supportive community of practice.
Audience: Minnesota clinicians and care teams.
When: Third Monday of Each Month, Noon-1 p.m.
Become a HRSA-recognized Maternal Mental Health Hotline Champion
HRSA recently announced a new nationwide campaign to raise public awareness of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. This work continues efforts to improve maternal health and supports HRSA’s ongoing initiative to reduce maternal mortality and health disparities. While mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths, more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable according to the CDC.
In January, HRSA is kicking off an outreach campaign to promote the Hotline. This will include a Week of Action during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week from May 5 – 11
HRSA is collaborating with companies and organizations such as retailers, grocers, pharmacies, and health and community associations to publicize mental health resources for moms and pregnant women in everyday locations. Ready to become a Hotline Champion? Email MMHHotlineChampion@hrsa.gov!
HRSA Grant Opportunities
Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals: The purpose of the BHWET Program for Professionals is to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals and improve the distribution of a well-trained behavioral health workforce. The program has a specific focus on children, adolescents, and young adults at risk for mental health, trauma, and behavioral health disorders. BHWET Professionals prepares the workforce by emphasizing interprofessional team-based models of care, integrating behavioral health training in primary care settings and recruiting a diverse workforce interested in serving high need and high demand areas. The program also invests increasing the number and training of clinical supervisors. Apply by Jan. 21.
Graduate Psychology Education Program (GPE): The GPE provides training to doctoral health service psychology students, interns, and postdoctoral residents in integrated, interdisciplinary behavioral health. The program will prepare trainees to provide behavioral health services in community-based primary care settings. The program also supports faculty development in health service psychology. Apply by Jan. 21.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program: This program promotes diversity among health professions and improves access to quality healthcare by awarding schools funding for scholarships to disadvantaged students. Schools make scholarships available to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Review our FAQs for more information. Apply by Feb 19.
December 18
NOSORH Grant Writing Institute: Beyond the Basics
This course is a comprehensive, virtual training program designed to help rural grant seekers and program managers advance their grantsmanship skills.
June 9-10
Minnesota Rural Health Conference
DECC, Duluth, MN
Expand your knowledge and network with professionals in rural health!
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