Best Grants for Suicide Prevention in North Dakota

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

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Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants 

Funding Opportunity

North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS) is seeking creative evidence-based behavioral health promotion proposals with a focus on promoting mental health, preventing suicide and/or preventing substance use/misuse.

Promotion and prevention strategies are designed for individuals and populations not identified to be in need of treatment for behavioral health conditions. Rather, promotion and prevention is a proactive approach; creating an environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, which prevents problems before they occur. Research over the last two decades has shown mental illness and substance use disorders are both preventable and treatable. Promotion and prevention efforts are a critical component of the behavioral health system and are most effective when stakeholders and community members work together to take action – emphasizing collaboration and community mobilization.

Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation

The FM Area Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation created by and for the people of Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota. The FM Area Foundation helps people give back to the causes they care about and ensures the community’s needs are addressed now and in the future. Working in partnership with individuals, families, businesses, and professional advisors, the FM Area Foundation manages more than 500 charitable funds and provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations and causes.

Elmer & Kaya Berg Grant Round

The Elmer & Kaya Berg Grant Round honors a legacy of generosity rooted in supporting basic human needs, education, and health and wellness. Through the Elmer & Kaya Berg Giving Fund at the FM Area Foundation, this grant round continues their commitment by investing in organizations working in the areas they cared about most.

Guidelines

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for funding to support meaningful programs and projects in our community. Organizations may submit one application per calendar year and will be asked to choose a single focus area: Basic Human Needs, Education, Health & Wellness, or Suicide Education & Prevention. Funding is intended for specific, existing programs or projects rather than general operating support. If you’re unsure which focus area is the best fit, we encourage you to reach out before applying.

North Dakota nonprofits and community organizations working to improve rural health, including suicide prevention and related mental health supports, can apply for US $5,000 - US $7,500 through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation. Funding supports projects addressing social determinants of health such as economic stability, education, healthcare access, and community context in rural areas.

The GLS Campus Suicide Prevention program aims to enhance behavioral health services for college students, addressing critical issues such as suicide, depression, and substance use disorders. By fostering a culture of help-seeking and reducing stigma, this initiative ensures that at-risk students receive timely intervention and support. The program represents a vital investment in the mental well-being of students, promoting a healthier campus environment through evidence-based strategies and comprehensive public health approaches.

The SCALE initiative aims to combat injury, violence, overdose, and suicide, the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among individuals aged 0-44. By enhancing implementation and outreach, this funding opportunity seeks to empower organizations to implement effective prevention strategies, especially in underserved communities, including tribal areas. The program encourages collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve sustainable reductions in these critical public health issues.

The National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) is a crucial surveillance initiative by the CDC aimed at understanding violent deaths and suicides. This funding opportunity supports state and local entities in modernizing NVDRS, enhancing data collection and reporting processes. Key activities include timely data updates, modernization assessments, and pilot projects for improved data systems. The goal is to create a sustainable national surveillance system that provides reliable data to inform public health actions and enhance violence and suicide prevention efforts.

The Zero Suicide Initiative aims to enhance suicide prevention within Indian health systems by implementing the Zero Suicide framework. This program focuses on culturally informed strategies to empower Tribal health systems, fostering leadership, workforce development, and effective suicide risk identification. It emphasizes timely engagement and evidence-based treatment, ensuring continuity of care and quality improvement, ultimately enhancing outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals at risk for suicide.

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention program aims to reduce suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. By enhancing care coordination and culturally relevant behavioral health services, it targets at-risk youth with early intervention strategies. This initiative emphasizes community engagement and collaboration among families, youth, and partners, fostering a comprehensive approach to prevention and support for those affected by suicide.

The Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core SIPP) aims to enhance public health infrastructure and partnerships to prevent unintentional injuries through data-driven strategies. Focusing on key areas such as traumatic brain injury, falls among older adults, and drowning, it seeks to improve community safety by strengthening data use and fostering collaborations. This initiative supports states in identifying local injury concerns, thus promoting evidence-based prevention approaches and increasing the capacity for sustained public health actions.

The CDC's Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States aims to enhance public health approaches to suicide prevention across the U.S. By targeting high-risk groups, such as veterans and rural populations, the program utilizes data to identify prevention areas, assess existing programs, and implement evidence-based strategies. Key outcomes include improved partner engagement and a measurable reduction in suicide rates. This initiative allows potential applicants to prepare by reviewing relevant data and forming strategic partnerships ahead of future opportunities.

Eligible research institutions and similar organizations in North Dakota and other U.S. jurisdictions can seek funding to rigorously evaluate primary prevention strategies addressing youth and young adult suicide and interpersonal violence. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention offers up to US $500,000 to study existing programs, policies, or practices for ages 10 to 24.

Researchers seeking mentored career development awards to study interpersonal violence and suicide among children and adolescents, including work relevant to North Dakota, can apply for this CDC K01 opportunity, with awards up to US $150,000. Projects must address NCIPC priorities such as youth violence, sexual violence, teen dating violence, or suicide prevention.

CDC provides North Dakota youth-serving organizations and research institutions with up to US $1,200,000 to rigorously evaluate approaches that prevent and reduce violence among youth ages 10–24. National Youth Violence Prevention Centers will build community partnerships, address issues including suicide and other violence, and train early career researchers in high-violence communities across the U.S.

Nonprofit or public entities working on suicide prevention and crisis response, including in North Dakota, can apply for this national cooperative agreement program, which offers up to US $231,482,876 to manage and strengthen the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. With a mission to support mental health and crisis services, SAMHSA funds administration of this nationwide crisis contact center network.

Health systems and related providers in North Dakota and other U.S. jurisdictions can obtain funding to implement comprehensive suicide prevention using the Zero Suicide model. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration supports adoption of all seven Zero Suicide elements to improve adult suicide risk identification, treatment, care transitions, and continuous quality improvement within health systems.

Behavioral health organizations providing crisis counseling and suicide prevention services can apply for SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline program, with awards up to US $1,200,000, to support 24/7 crisis intervention across the U.S. and its territories. North Dakota suicide prevention providers may be eligible if they help deliver confidential, toll-free emotional support related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting U.S. military personnel and families with suicide prevention and related mental health services may be eligible for grants, including those in North Dakota. Focused on veteran employment, family support, PTSD and brain injury treatment, sports rehabilitation, housing, and homelessness, Tee It Up for the Troops offers national, event-based, and time-sensitive funding opportunities.

Health systems, hospitals, FQHCs, and community-based health centers in North Dakota working on suicide prevention and gun violence research can apply for Kaiser Permanente Advisory Services’ Center for Gun Violence Research and Education grants, with awards up to US $300,000. Funding supports healthcare-focused research and capacity-building to reduce firearm suicide, community gun violence, and improve care for survivors.

Nonprofit, IRS-recognized organizations working on suicide prevention and related health and family services in North Dakota can seek one-time project support that advances healthcare, serves disadvantaged people, or promotes family values. The Jay L. Smith Family Foundation funds U.S. organizations, with interests including suicide prevention, elderly care, Alzheimer’s research, cancer research, and spiritual wellbeing.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on suicide prevention and related issues can apply for grants up to Up to US $30,000 from the Levin Family Foundation; funding supports projects in the U.S. Grants from Levin Family Foundation help North Dakota suicide prevention programs that address mental health, bullying, addiction, or social isolation. Priority is given to projects in the Greater Dayton Area.

North Dakota nonprofits serving active-duty military, veterans, and military families with innovative mental and physical injury programs can access funding through Infinite Hero Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000 for program costs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must focus on areas like suicide prevention, brain health, physical recovery, veteran leadership, or military family support.