Grants to North Dakota Health Organizations to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program

Agency

Foundation

GrantWatch ID#

149104

Funding Source

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND)

Geographic Focus

USA: North Dakota

Important Dates

Deadline: 11/17/23 5:00 PM CT

Grant Description

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Dakota health organizations serving eligible regions for activities to improve the health and well-being of residents. The purpose of the grant program is to support a wide range of activities that promote health equity and provide solutions to address the social determinants of health. Organizations must benefit rural residents of the state.

The purpose of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation Building Healthier Rural Community BUILD Grants program is to focus on transforming the health and well-being of rural North Dakotans and address the social determinants of health (SDOH) needs affecting its communities so a better future of equity can be built and full potential for all.

The program targets the following primary focus area(s):

Economic stability
Education access and quality
Healthcare access and quality
Neighborhood and built environment
Social and community context

SDOH are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.

SDOH have a major impact on people’s health, well-being, and quality of life. Examples of SDOH include:

Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods
Behavioral and mental health services and supports
Racism, discrimination, and violence
Education, job opportunities, and income
Access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities
Language and literacy skills

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

A. For purposes of implementing the activities described in the proposal, single healthcare entities or a network (informal/formal) can involve a variety of organizations, but not necessarily limited to, the following: hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, public health units, mental health facilities, dental clinics, tribal health facilities, home health agencies, pharmacies, EMS units, and other appropriate health organizations.

B. The lead applicant on the proposal must be a provider (a provider is defined as a health care facility – hospital, clinic, public health unit, etc.). An individual person may not be the lead applicant, it must be a business.

C. Both established and/or new partnerships/networks are strongly encouraged.

D. The applicant may form a network with organizations that are public or private, for-profit or nonprofit.

E. Preference will be given to rural areas in North Dakota. The vast majority of the grant funds must be expended either in a rural area or in a manner that has direct impact on the rural service area.

F. Grant awards will be made to one organization (the applicant). The applicant represents either itself in a solo proposal or an entire partnership under a network proposal. That organization must be capable of receiving and administering grant funds. (If the proposal involves a network, the applicant is responsible for distributing any funds to the partners listed for their areas of responsibility.)

Ineligible

Funds cannot be used for independent projects sponsored by individual members.

Pre-Application Information

Important Dates:
-November 17, 2023: Proposals must be submitted via online submission by 5:00 pm Central
- December 22, 2023: Notification of awards
- January 1, 2024: Funding period begins
- June 1, 2024: Interim report due
- December 31, 2024: Project must be completed and funds expended. Final report and invoice must be submitted.

Applicants may include more than one activity or program in their proposal.

A direct financial match on the part of the applicant is not required. However, cost participation (e.g. in-kind, physical space, etc.) is strongly encouraged. Please provide details.

Funds will be awarded to grantees on a cost-reimbursement basis.

Additional Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$40,000

Number of Grants

It is anticipated that 6-8 grants will be awarded

Estimated Size of Grant

Grants will be awarded in the amounts of $5,000 to $7,500.

Term of Contract

Funding Period (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024)

Contact Information

Apply online:
https://und.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JxFnxQ3GLuaLwq

For technical assistance, please contact Holly Long at holly.long@UND.edu or (701) 213-9985.

Kylie Nissen – Grant Program Director
https://ruralhealth.und.edu/staff/kylie-nissen

Grants to North Dakota Health Organizations to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Residents

Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program

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