Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium

SMAMHC Provider Partners

SMAMHC is pleased to announce a funding opportunity utilizing 2026 grant unspent dollars totaling $217,608. These funds are intended to address critical service gaps and support innovative projects that strengthen mental health services throughout our region. This opportunity reflects our commitment to responsive, community-centered solutions that meet the needs of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

Purpose of the Funding

Funding is intended to support projects that:

• Address identified gaps in regional mental health services.
• Pilot innovative or creative approaches that improve access, coordination, or outcomes.
• Enhance continuity of care for individuals served through SMAMHC-funded programs.
• Build collaborative partnerships and cross-agency solutions.

Eligibility and Priority Considerations

Priority will be given to proposals that:

• Are submitted by a certified mental health provider in good standing.
• Demonstrate current liability insurance and meet all SMAMHC contractual coverage requirements.
• Clearly align with identified regional needs and supporting data.
• Present a feasible implementation plan within the 2026 funding period.
• Include measurable outcomes and an evaluation plan.
• Identify plans for sustainability beyond the initial funding period, when applicable.
• Demonstrate collaboration with other providers or community partners.

Eligible applicants include all SMAMHC-contracted providers and regional partners serving individuals with SPMI.

Please complete and submit the attached proposal template.

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Timeline

If you have questions or would like to discuss project ideas, please reach out. SMAMHC is committed to supporting thoughtful, impactful proposals that strengthen our regional system of care.

Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to the communities we serve. Please share as you see appropriate.