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Customized Living Quality Improvement Grant RFP Announced

On October 17, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

A grant opportunity was announced this week for providers of Customized Living Services through BI, CADI and EW. The goal of this grant is to help providers improve overall quality of life for people who receive these services.

A Nearly $1M Grant Will Help Tackle One of the Biggest Challenges Facing Senior Care in Minnesota

On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce that we will be investing nearly $1 million to support new Americans in the aging services workforce over the next two years, thanks to recent grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Grant, Equity, Access, and Research (GEAR) Division.

MHFA Sprinkler Grant Program Accepting Applications

On August 15, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) announced the opening of its much-anticipated High-Rise Sprinkler System Grant Program (HRSS Program) this week.

Over 75% of DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants Are Nursing Home Awardees

On May 9, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Safety Grant Program since last summer.  To date, 24 of 31 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants.

Webinar: Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care

On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.

New Grant Opportunity: Workplace Safety Grants

On April 18, 2024 by Anna Mowry

A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.

Engaging High School Nursing Assistants in Long Term Care

On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Attend an upcoming webinar to learn how to connect with talented high school nursing assistants who are ready to enter the long-term care workforce.

Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Settings Now Open

On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry

A new grant opportunity, Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities, has been released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is open for applications until June 7.

Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care Open until May 6

On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry

A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services. This opportunity, open for applications until May 6, offers funding and support to enhance workforce recruitment, diversity, and inclusivity efforts. 

New Grant Opportunity to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care

On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry

A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services and is open for applications until May 6.

Workforce Incentive Grant Program for Care Centers- Formula Finalized

On October 12, 2023 by Jeff Bostic

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has determined a final formula for distributing Workforce Incentive Grant funds to nursing homes. DHS has recently sent out Alternative Payment System (APS) contract amendments.

DLI Opens Ergonomic Safety Grants Applications for Nursing Homes

On June 29, 2023 by Mark Schulz

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is now accepting grant request applications for its Workplace Safety Grant Program. The legislature provided DLI with $2 million in one-time funding to establish a temporary grant program to assist impacted employers.

New CMP Grant Window: Employee Engagement with Align

On September 8, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

Care centers have access to an engagement, retention, and leadership building platform for FREE through a grant for Align’s Employee Engagement Solution. A new grant window is opening soon, just as the previous cycle is wrapping up.

Two Weeks Left! Apply for Employee Engagement Grant

On August 18, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

Care centers have only two weeks left to apply for grant funding to implement an employee engagement strategy and improvement program through Align’s Employee Engagement Solution.

CMS approves civil money penalty (CMP) grant dollars to address employee turnover and its impact on the resident experience and quality of life in Minnesota skilled nursing facilities.

No-Cost Employee Engagement Survey and Training Grant Funding Available

On August 11, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

Grant funding is available for skilled nursing facilities to implement an employee engagement strategy and improvement program through Align’s Employee Engagement Solution.

CMS approves civil money penalty (CMP) grant dollars to address employee turnover and its impact on the resident experience and quality of life in Minnesota skilled nursing facilities.

Grant Funding for No-Cost Employee Engagement Survey and Training

On August 4, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

Grant funding is available for skilled nursing facilities to implement an employee engagement survey and improvement program through Align’s Employee Engagement Solution.

Register Today for Sept. 5 Webinar on HCBS Scholarship Program

On August 28, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will host a Sept. 5 webinar to help Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers learn more about application process for the HCBS scholarship program and provide best practices for completing an application.