The Minnesota Department of Health, in consultation with the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, seeks proposals for the purpose of providing services to victims, families, and their heirs.
Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Applications from community-based organizations experienced in providing support and services to victims, families, and heirs will be prioritized in the review process. Based on the legislative language, grants will be awarded to support:
- Health and wellness services, which may include services and support to address physical health, mental health, cultural needs, and spiritual or faith-based needs
- Remembrance and legacy preservation activities
- Cultural awareness services
- Community resources and services to promote healing for victims, families, and heirs
Victims, families, and heirs include:
- Victims who experienced trauma, including historical trauma, resulting from events such as assault or another violent physical act, intimidation, false accusations, wrongful conviction, a hate crime, the violent death of a family member, or experiences of discrimination or oppression based on the victim’s race, ethnicity, or national origin.
- The families and heirs of victims who experienced trauma, including historical trauma, because of their proximity or connection to the victim.
Funding Information
A total of $500,000 is available for this one-time grant program. Organizations submitting proposals as a sole applicant may request $50,000. Organizations submitting collaborative proposals with at least one substantive partner may request up to $100,000.
Grant Period
Grant awards are expected to start on July 1, 2024, and end on June 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for this grant opportunity:
- Community-based organizations that can describe experience providing culturally competent and responsive support or services to survivors of trauma, and the families and heirs of victims/survivors.
- Eligible applicants must have a financial management / accounting system with good internal controls to track, record, and maintain detailed records of all expenses invoiced to the State.
- Eligible applicants must be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State and not suspended or debarred by the State or the Federal Government.
- Applicants must conduct grant activities in the state of Minnesota.
- Collaborative proposals must include letters of support from the partner organization(s).
For more information, visit MDH.
