DHS is seeking to provide Mini Grant funding for culturally and linguistically appropriate Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare community outreach and engagement

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is offering a Mini Grant initiative aimed at enhancing community outreach and engagement for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare programs through culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies. The funding opportunity, with a budget ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, seeks to address persistent disparities in Medicaid enrollment and renewal processes, particularly focusing on reducing systemic barriers that contribute to higher disenrollment rates among diverse racial, ethnic, and vulnerable populations. The initiative emphasizes targeted interventions to improve equitable access to healthcare services, especially in communities identified as socially vulnerable based on ZIP code data. This solicitation, posted on October 1, 2024, with a deadline for responses on October 21, 2024, is designed for organizations classified under the State, Local, Education, and Nonprofit sectors (SLED). It underscores the ongoing need to develop culturally sensitive outreach efforts that effectively engage underserved populations, aiming to mitigate disparities highlighted by recent data on Medicaid renewals and disenrollments. Interested parties can find more details and apply through the Minnesota DHS grants portal, supporting efforts to foster health equity and improve program retention across Minnesota’s diverse communities.