Grant Program
Minnesota´s Suicide Prevention Program began in 2000 with the development and publication of a report on suicide in Minnesota. Working with groups and individuals from around the state, MDH developed a state suicide prevention plan that includes specific recommendations for suicide prevention. In 2001, the Minnesota Legislature began providing funds to MDH for suicide prevention. This funding has allowed us to provide information to the public and, periodically, grants to local communities for the implementation of proven effective prevention strategies. The current grantees:
- Increase public awareness about suicide and suicide prevention;
- Educate family members, faith communities, service providers, employers, school staff, coaches, students and others on the warning signs of suicide and how to encourage help-seeking; and
- Foster community collaboration to prevent suicide and promote access to suicide prevention services.
Additional Information
- Statewide Suicide Prevention Public Education Grant Program Application June 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011 Information and Materials (MS Word: 477KB/35 pages)
- Community-Based Suicide Prevention Grant Program Application June 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011 Information and Materials (MS Word: 536KB/35 pages)
- Statute for MDH´s Suicide Prevention Program (Ch. 245, Art. 1, Sec. 3) (PDF: 75KB/2 pages)
- 2009-2010 Suicide Prevention Grantees
- Financial and Progress Report Forms
