Ensuring Safety Net Service Delivery Initiative

Summary

North Dakota Health and Human Services is launching a competitive RHTP funding opportunity to fill rural behavioral health and safety net service gaps through technical assistance, infrastructure development, equipment, and telehealth expansion. Approximately $15 million in federal funds is available in year one, with about 50 awards expected. Funded projects must serve primarily rural or tribal North Dakota citizens and demonstrate measurable, sustainable improvements in health care access and outcomes.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must primarily serve rural or tribal North Dakota populations. Additional eligibility details available in Section 3 of the funding guidance.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must address safety net service delivery gaps, avoid supplanting existing funding, and align projects with technical assistance, infrastructure, equipment, or telehealth expansion. See guidance for budget and reporting requirements.

Required attachments

• Project narrative
• Budget justification