2026 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity

2026 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity is sponsored by Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). This mini-grant program focuses on tribal maternal health. While not directly EMS, maternal health can involve emergency medical situations, making it potentially relevant for tribal organizations involved in broader health services.

State of Montana Submission Manager FSS 2026 Retention Project to FSS 2026 Retention Project DPHHS EMS Equipment Grant Application Guidelines for DPHHS EMS Equipment Grant Application to DPHHS EMS Equipment Grant Application DPHHS EMS Equipment Grant Application This grant opportunity is offered through Montana’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

The goal of this program is to ensure that every resident has affordable access to high-quality, high value care regardless of geography. The State’s RHTP plan directly addresses the root causes of rural health disparities through five integrated initiatives. Initiative three aims to modernize care delivery through several sub-initiatives.

One goal of Initiative 3. 2 is to invest in foundational emergency services infrastructure. Awards provided through this grant opportunity must be consistent with the state’s CMS approved RHTP plan.

This grant opportunity is open to emergency medical service agencies located in and/or serving rural areas(s) in Montana. Eligibility for this grant is based on need (e.g., age, model, or operational status of current equipment, gaps in patient care, etc.); level and type of service provided by the requesting agency; and anticipated positive outcomes as a result of receiving this equipment grant.

Agencies awarded equipment must purchase equipment through a DPHHS approved group purchasing organization, or vendor. Please answer the criteria questions carefully. If you do not meet the criteria listed, you will not be eligible for items listed in the equipment category.

The Department may adjust the consideration provided to the Grantee under this agreement based on any reductions of funding, governing budget, erroneous or improper payments, audit findings, or failings in the awardee's delivery of services. If for any reason the grant funding is denied or no longer available, the Grantee will be notified by the department immediately.

If you have questions about this application, please contact Rachel Fox at rachel. fox@mt. gov 2025 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity Guidelines for 2025 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity to 2025 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity 2025 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant applications will be awarded on a “first come, first served” basis.

The application deadline is August 1, 2025, at 11:59pm MT. For questions about this application or program, please contact Sarah Buchanan at sarah. buchanan@mt.

gov . 2026 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity Guidelines for 2026 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity to 2026 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant Funding Opportunity 2026 Tribal Maternal Health Mini Grant applications will be awarded on a “first come, first served” basis. The application deadline is August 3, 2026, at 11:59pm MT.

For questions about this application or program, please contact Sarah Buchanan at sarah. buchanan@mt. gov .

DD Workforce Capacity Grant Guidelines for DD Workforce Capacity Grant to DD Workforce Capacity Grant Program Description and Purpose Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often need life-long supports and services to ensure health and safety while also accessing and participating in their local communities.

These supports and services are often provided on a day-to-day basis by Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). There is a significant need and in turn value to investing in DSP workforce stabilization and promoting stronger capacity across the continuum to support people with IDD. Specifically, this initiative calls for piloting a DSP credentialing structure to test best practice approaches to DSP stabilization through career ladders.

The DSP Workforce Capacity Grants provide one-time grants to five (1 per DDP region) service providers for, on average, 25 DSPs to become credentialed through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professional platform eBadge Academy, a web-based credentialing platform.

The Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) will pre-purchase access to the credentialing platform on behalf of selected agencies, as well as some technical assistance support from NADSP.

Grant funds will cover staff time for DSPs participating in the credentialing program as well as “backfilled” staff to cover the shift time of staff enrolled in the credentialing program; payroll processing, grant reporting and tracking and other administrative costs incurred by selected provider agencies; and one-time incentive bonuses to DSPs once they reach credentialing tiers, as modeled below: DSP – II (Tier 2) – $1,500 DSP – III (Tier 3) – $2,000 DSPs enrolled in the NADSP eBadge Academy must complete the following under each tier to be eligible for the one-time bonuses; a DSP may achieve all three Tiers.

To earn a DSP – I certification, the DSP must earn 15 total E-Badges, including: The Code of Ethics Commitment E-Badge The 50 hours of Accredited Education E-Badge At least one E-Badge in Crisis Prevention and Intervention At least one E-Badge in Person-Centered Practices At least one E-Badge in Health and Wellness and At least one E-Badge in Safety To earn DSP – II certification, the DSP must earn 30 total E-Badges, including: The 100 hours of Accredited Education E-Badge At least one E-Badge in Evaluation and Observation At least E-Badge in Communication At least one E-Badge in Professionalism and Ethics and At least one E-Badge in Community Inclusion and Networking To earn DSP – III certification, the DSP must earn 50 total E-Badges, including: At least one E-Badge in Empowerment and Advocacy At least one E-Badge in Community Living Skills and Supports At least one E-Badge in Education, Training, and Self-Development At least one E-Badge in Cultural Competence