2022 Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative Request for Proposals
The application period has closed. For reference, the 2022 RFP provides funding details and application requirements: 2022 EHDI Grants Request for Proposals (PDF).
The Minnesota Department of Health Center for Health Equity released this request for proposals (RFP) for the Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative (EHDI), a grant program established to provide direct investments in organizations focused on improving the health and well-being of American Indians and people of color.
Funding decisions
Final funding decisions were made based on community recommendations in April 2023 and applicants were immediately notified. State law prohibits the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) from sharing the names of those selected for funding until negotiations for all grant agreements are completed. A list of those selected for funding will be posted on this page when the names of those selected for funding become available.
Please refer to the EHDI Decision Letter from the Assistant Director (PDF).
The following memo summarizes data about the applications received by MDH and the community review process: EHDI Grant Review Process Summary: Memo to Applicants and Partners (PDF).
Timeline
RFP published: Oct. 3, 2022
Questions due: Nov. 30, 2022 (optional)
Applications due: Dec. 19, 2022
Anticipated notice of award: April 10, 2023
Grant period begins: July 1, 2023
Questions
Please refer to the RFP Questions and Answers page for a complete list of answers to questions that were submitted.
Application forms
- Application Form (PDF)
- Applicant Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (Word)
- Work Plan Template (Word)
- Budget Template (Excel)
- Due Diligence Review Form (Word)
Recorded webinar information session
Skill-building sessions
| Date and Time | Time | Location | Topic | Registration Link |
| Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 | 10-11 a.m. | Webinar (recorded and posted) | Building a Case for Your Project | Recorded video below |
| Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 | 3-4 p.m. | Webinar (recorded and posted) | Moving Your Project Upstream (to Levels of Change 2 & 3) | Recorded video below |
Recorded Skill Building Session: Building a Case for Your Project
Building a Case for Your Project Worksheet (PDF)
Model/Practice Checklist (PDF)
Recorded Skill Building Session: Moving Your Project Upstream
Contact us
If you have questions or need assistance with application files, please send an email to health.ommh@state.mn.us or call 651-201-5813.