Suicide Intervention – Healthcare Systems Grant Program

The Suicide Intervention – Healthcare Systems funding opportunity is part of North Dakota’s broader Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year initiative supported through federal funding and administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. This program stems from a national effort to improve healthcare delivery in rural and Tribal communities, with North Dakota focusing on strengthening access, workforce capacity, preventive care, and system integration. The Suicide Intervention initiative aligns specifically with the state’s priority to improve population health outcomes by addressing suicide risk through coordinated healthcare-based interventions. This funding opportunity seeks proposals from organizations capable of partnering with rural and Tribal healthcare providers to implement evidence-based suicide prevention strategies. The primary objective is to increase systematic suicide risk screening, enhance referral systems, and establish standardized follow-up protocols for individuals who have experienced a suicide attempt. The program emphasizes the importance of healthcare settings as critical intervention points, noting that a significant proportion of individuals who die by suicide have recently interacted with healthcare providers. By embedding structured intervention protocols within these systems, the initiative aims to reduce suicide attempts and deaths across the state. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, private sector entities, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers that serve rural or Tribal populations in North Dakota. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to engage healthcare facilities statewide and implement coordinated strategies that are evidence-based, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and aligned with both state and national frameworks, including the Zero Suicide model. Preference is given to applicants with existing collaborations with rural or Tribal healthcare facilities, highlighting the program’s emphasis on readiness and partnership capacity. The funding available for this opportunity is approximately 400000 dollars for the first year, with one award expected. The funding period begins upon execution of the agreement and extends through September 30, 2027, with all funds required to be expended by that date. Continued funding beyond the initial year is contingent upon availability of funds, performance outcomes, and compliance with reporting requirements. Funds are intended to support expansion and enhancement of services rather than replacement of existing funding sources, and strict federal guidelines govern allowable and unallowable costs, including limitations on capital expenditures and administrative costs. Applications must be submitted through Qualtrics by June 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The application process requires submission of several components, including background organizational information, a detailed project narrative outlining need and goals, an action plan with timeline and measurable outcomes, and a comprehensive budget using a provided template. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their proposed strategies align with required evidence-based practices, including widespread screening and standardized follow-up care, and how outcomes will be sustained beyond the funding period. Applications will be reviewed based solely on submitted materials and evaluated using a formal scoring tool. Successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding agreement and comply with all reporting requirements, including progress reports, reimbursement documentation, and impact narratives. Reporting obligations may extend up to five years depending on federal requirements. Technical assistance is provided through a scheduled conference call and supplemental materials, and applicants are encouraged to submit questions in advance. This funding opportunity represents a targeted effort to leverage healthcare systems as a frontline defense against suicide in rural and Tribal communities across North Dakota.

Align proposal with evidence based suicide prevention strategies and demonstrate strong partnerships with rural and Tribal healthcare providers while clearly linking measurable outcomes to stated state metrics