Helpful COVID-19 Links

State of Minnesota's COVID-19 website - stay up-to-date on the Coronavirus in Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) - MDH works to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans
National COVID-Ready Caregiver Training - attend a COVID-19 focused caregiver training and learn how to protect yourself from the virus
HelpOlderAdultsMN.org - a resource list of services offered across the state, including those provided to American Indian elders

As always, the Senior LinkAge Line^® continues to be the best source of unbiased and accurate information for older adults and caregivers. They are available to help Monday - Friday from 8:00 to 4:30. Give them a call at 1-800-333-2433 for help to find the services and supports you need.

Dementia Grant Application

The Minnesota Board on Aging administers a competitive grant program focusing on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their impact on family, friends and caregivers. Grants should:

Increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Increase the rate of cognitive testing
Promote the benefits of early identification and/or
Connect family, friends and neighbors who are caregiving with education, support and resources

Grants should stimulate collaboration and coordination, and strengthen community relationships and partnerships that promote the benefit of physician consultation for all people suspected of having a memory or cognitive concern.

Program Information:

Grant term: Anticipated to last for 12 months (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
Maximum request: $150,000
Total completed applications submitted: 34 as of 5/17/21

Application

2022 Dementia Grant RFP

To apply, visit our grant portal.

Key Dates:

Due to Special Session, State Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) grant making delays are anticipated.

March 8, 2021: Responders Conference
April 9, 2021: Question period closed
April 12, 2021: Dementia Grant FAQs
May 7, 2021: Applications due by 4:00 p.m. CT
May 17, 2021: Phase I denial notices sent to responders
May 2021: Review and scoring applications
July 2021: Negotiate contracts
September 1, 2021: FY2022 grantee anticipated start date

Grant Contact: Courtney Whited – courtney.whited@state.mn.us

Proposal Development Assistance: Technical assistance is available from:

Local area agencies on aging - Eldercare Development Partnership
State program staff

Application Documents:

Required Statements:

Responder Information and Declarations (PDF)
Exceptions to Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Affidavit of Noncollusion (PDF)
Affirmative Action Data Page (PDF)