Trusted Messenger Initiative Grant Solicitation

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Saint Paul — Ramsey County Public Health is looking for local community organizations to be a part of the Trusted Messenger Initiative. Trusted Messengers 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. Trusted Messengers reach populations that are most affected by health inequities. Since 2022, this initiative has created a network that focuses on community voice and shared power.

Saint Paul — Ramsey County Public Health is continuing this initiative and anticipates awarding approximately 10 grants, up to $36,000 each, to support activities through June 30, 2025.

The following are not requirements, however these people or organizations are encouraged to apply:

  • 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 Dakota County.

Applications closed Aug. 12, 2024

The application period has ended. Application documents for reference:

Note: 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.

Information sessions

Eligibility

Purpose

Focus and scope of services

Expectations

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Evaluation criteria

A review team of county staff and community members will evaluate and score applications based on the following criteria and points:

Evaluation Criteria

Points

Proposed programs or services

15

Agency description and capacity

10

Community served and geographic area

5

Community engagement: expansion and innovation

15

Proposed budget

5

Total

50

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Schedule

Milestone

Date

Solicitation posted.

July 15

Information session to discuss the work to be performed and answer questions.*

Zoom Link

Contact [email protected] before the event to request an interpreter or specific accommodations.

July 25
12 p.m.

Information session to discuss the work to be performed and answer questions.*

Zoom Link

Contact [email protected] before the event to request an interpreter or specific accommodations.

Aug. 1
3 p.m.

Questions due.*
(send to [email protected])

Aug. 5
4 p.m.

Anticipated day answers posted on this page.

Questions and answers (PDF).

Aug. 8 (estimated)

Applications must be received by.

Aug. 12
4 p.m.

Anticipated start of contract (contingent on negotiation of scope of work and contractor budget).

Sept. 30


*Questions must be received by the timeline outlined above. Other Ramsey County staff are not authorized to answer questions about this application solicitation except for during the information sessions described above.

Questions asked and final answers from the information sessions will be included in the written questions and answers provided by the county.

Individuals needing an interpreter or individuals with a disability needing accommodation should contact the Procurement Specialist at [email protected].