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CURRENT GRANTS - APRIL 2025
Communities That Care (CTC) Minnesota – Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants RFP
Communities That Care (CTC) Minnesota – Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants RFP
Issuing Organization: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
RFP Document: View RFP
Overview
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking proposals to prevent cannabis and other substance use among Minnesota youth through the Communities That Care (CTC) prevention program. This community-based system has been proven to reduce youth health and behavior problems by helping local coalitions develop targeted prevention strategies.
The CTC program follows a five-phase process to:
Establish a community prevention coalition.
Conduct a community youth survey.
Develop a community action plan.
Implement and evaluate prevention strategies.
Grant Program Goals
Prevent youth substance use (alcohol, cannabis, commercial tobacco, etc.).
Reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors at a community-wide level.
Address related health and social issues, including mental health, violence, and academic performance.
Fund up to 12 communities to implement the CTC prevention system.
Eligibility & Funding Details
Organizations must demonstrate the capacity to lead local coalitions and implement prevention strategies
Must have the ability to evaluate progress based on measurable outcomes.
Estimated Award Amounts:
Maximum: $150,000
Minimum: $100,000
Key Dates & Deadlines
March 25, 2025 – RFP Informational Meeting
March 28, 2025 – Letter of Intent Deadline
April 10, 2025 – Last Day to Submit Questions
April 16, 2025 – Application Deadline
April 25, 2025 – Notice of Funding Decisions
June 1, 2025 – Grant Start Date
May 31, 2030 – Grant End Date
Contact Information
For questions regarding this RFP, email: health.super.mdh@state.mn.us
Subject Line: “Substance Use Prevention – CTC RFP Question”
Deadline for Questions: April 10, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CDT
Responses will be posted within three business days.
