AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: April 14, 2026
To: Home and community-based service (HCBS) provider organizations that support older adults and people with disabilities in rural and underserved communities
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce a grant opportunity for HCBS providers that support rural and underserved communities
Submission deadline: 4 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026
Contact: MN.GEAR.DHS@state.mn.us

Grants available to HCBS providers that support rural and underserved communities

DHS is accepting proposals for provider capacity-building grants to support HCBS service provider organizations. These grants will expand their ability to serve older adults and people with disabilities in rural and underserved communities.

Application details

Use the following information to apply:

· Deadline: 4 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2026

· Application: To apply, refer to DHS – Open grants, RFPs and RFIs – Provider capacity grants for rural and underserved communities: round 4.

· Amount: Up to $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible grant applicants include current HCBS provider organizations that want to expand their existing services or increase service capacity.

The state is particularly interested in organizations that:

· Serve the LGBTQ+ population.

· Serve American Indian populations located outside of Tribal Nations.

· Provide language supports and culturally specific services.

· Implement positive supports.

· Support people with complex needs.

Background information

DHS wants to increase the total number of HCBS providers in Minnesota and the number of HCBS providers that offer culturally specific services.

More information

For more information, refer to:

· DHS – Grants and RFPs.

· DHS – Provider capacity building grants.

Previous eList announcements

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