Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is looking for local community organizations to be a part of the Trusted Messenger Initiative. Trusted Messengers (TM) are local organizations who partner with public health to give residents better access to accurate, culturally specific, and linguistically appropriate public health information and healthcare services that align with the community’s needs. TM reach populations that are most affected by health inequities. Since 2022, this initiative has created a network that focuses on community voices and shared power. 

Saint Paul — Ramsey County Public Health is continuing this initiative in 2025-2026. Ramsey County anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants of up to $34,000 each to support activities from approximately July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Contracts issued as a result of this solicitation may be amended to extend up to a maximum contract term of five years if additional funds are available.

The following people or organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant:

• Those who have never contracted with Ramsey County before.
• Ethnically and culturally diverse, women-owned or veteran-owned organizations.
• Organizations with less than 50 employees.
• Organizations serving not only Ramsey County but also adjacent counties including Washington County.

Complete the application form and submit it to paul.carlson@co.ramsey.mn.us. Applications must be received by 2:00 pm CDT on May 14, 2025. Note that submission of this documentation does not guarantee funding and no work can start until expenditure grant agreements have been fully signed by the organization and the county.

Read more about Trusted Messenger Initiative grants online.