Request for Proposals for a Grantee to Provide Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate Prevention and Intervention Mental Health Services to Young Children Ages Birth through Five-Years-Old and their Families

The Minnesota Department of Human Services, through its Behavioral Health Administration, is inviting qualified organizations to submit proposals aimed at expanding early childhood mental health services for children from birth to age five and their families. The initiative emphasizes providing culturally and developmentally appropriate prevention and intervention strategies, particularly targeting uninsured and underinsured populations. The contract resulting from this solicitation is expected to span five years, beginning July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2030, with a funding range between five and fifteen million dollars, depending on the scope and scale of the proposed services. The solicitation, identified as number d4675, was posted on January 22, 2025, with a response deadline of February 21, 2025. It is managed by the Department of Human Services in Minnesota, with Kristina L. Peart serving as the primary contracting officer. The project seeks to foster partnerships that enhance mental health capacity for young children and their families, ensuring services are accessible, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate. Interested applicants can find additional details and apply through the official Minnesota DHS grant portal.