The *Fostering Trauma-Responsive Practices in Pediatric Health Settings* grant program by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) supports projects that develop trauma-responsive and healing-centered care practices in pediatric health environments. Applications are due by **November 25, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST**.
The program is funded by the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access program and offers grants ranging from **$10,000 to $100,000** for one-year projects, with most awards expected between **$50,000 and $75,000**. The grant period spans from **January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025**. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, clinics, hospitals, and community health organizations with experience in trauma-informed care, community engagement, and training development.
Applicants are expected to:
- Create trauma-responsive tools or training resources for pediatric health settings, with a focus on marginalized populations.
- Include people with lived experience in the development process.
- Conduct evaluations to measure the impact on provider capacity and trauma-responsive practices.
- Comply with MDH branding and accessibility requirements.
Submissions require a detailed project narrative, work plan, budget, and supporting documents such as a conflict of interest form. Applications are reviewed on a **64-point scale**, evaluating organizational capacity, project description, work plan, and budget.
For questions, applicants may contact MDH by **November 13, 2024**, with final responses posted by November 20.
