Open — MDH reports applications due November 30, 2026; review the controlling Word-format RFP and any amendments for full program requirements.
Minnesota 2026 Safe Harbor / No Wrong Door — Region 11 Navigator Grant
Minnesota Department of Health offers one Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Lower Central Minnesota (Region 11) regional navigator grant with up to $535,000 available. Applications due November 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
FundingUp to $535,000 available for one Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Lower Central Minnesota (Region 11) navigator award; not an additional statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator award.
DeadlineNovember 30, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Questions due November 23, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CT; informational meeting October 29 at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Last verifiedOctober 23, 2026 (official MDH program page; full Word-format RFP not independently examined)
Required next actionReview the complete official MDH Word-format navigator RFP, Region 11 requirements, forms and Q&A; prepare track-specific regional navigator assessment, partnership details, equity response, work plan, budgets and disclosure; submit by November 30, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CT.
Broad Eligibility
Lower Central Minnesota (Region 11) Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door navigator track; MDH lists public-health/social-service agencies, nonprofits, Tribal and other governmental entities, schools, healthcare organizations and experienced survivor-service organizations as potentially eligible; track-specific requirements govern.
Atlas Analysis
Competitive applicant-facing Minnesota financial-assistance opportunity, separate from the statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator track. The official public program listing verifies available funding for one award, program dates, general applicant classes and deadline; complete RFP must control match, eligible costs and restrictions.
Program Overview
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking applications for its Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Regional Navigator — Lower Central Minnesota (Region 11) competition within the Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Program. This applicant-facing grant supports coordinated, trauma-informed outreach, navigation, services and support for individuals affected by sexual exploitation or trafficking. It is a separate competitive track from the Statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator award.
Funding and Project Period
MDH identifies up to $535,000 available for one Region 11 navigator award. The estimated project period is February 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031. Funding depends on the competitive selection process and the executed grant agreement. Review the controlling RFP for the award budget structure and eligible expense rules.
Who May Apply
MDH lists local public health and social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, other government entities, schools and districts, healthcare organizations, and other agencies with relevant experience serving victims and survivors as potentially eligible. Applicants for this particular award must meet the track’s geographic and program requirements for Lower Central Minnesota (Region 11) as described in the complete RFP.
Application Deadline and Forms
Applications must be received by Monday, November 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Questions are due Monday, November 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. MDH schedules an information meeting for October 29 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time. The published RFP forms include a cover letter and executive summary, track-specific accessibility/approach, equity and regional navigator responses, work plan/timeline, regional navigator assessment and partners, annual budget justification, budget summary, supporting letters (up to three), and conflict-of-interest disclosure. Applicants should consult the current Word-format RFP for all required forms and delivery instructions.
Application Considerations
The public MDH opportunity page does not separately specify the matching requirement or an exhaustive list of allowable expenses and restrictions. Applicants should review the controlling Word-format RFP, any Q&A and amendments, and the Region 11 program requirements before submitting.
Official funder: Minnesota Department of Health. Official program announcement, RFP and application forms.
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