Opportunity Overview
The Utah Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the First Responder Mental Health Resources Grant. The one-time grant supports Utah first responder agencies that are starting or expanding mental health resources for first responders.
Availability and Funding
The official DPS page states that the opportunity is open until state funds are expended. DPS does not publish a fixed calendar deadline or award ceiling on the controlling page, so Atlas does not infer one. Funds are intended to be used within one year.
Eligibility
A Utah first responder agency may apply, or multiple first responder agencies may apply jointly with one Utah first responder agency designated as the lead agency responsible for the application, oversight, and reporting.
Required and Allowable Uses
Required resources include periodic employee screenings, assessment and access to outpatient mental health treatment following critical incidents, and qualified peer-support resources. Allowable uses include mental health programs, external mental health providers, technology directly related to screening or mental health resources, peer-support and training, and related classes. Funding may not supplant an existing program.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 78/100. This is a currently open Utah healthcare-adjacent opportunity with broad first-responder relevance and no fixed closing date beyond exhaustion of available state funds.
N9+ Fit: 8/100. The verified purpose is mental health screening, treatment access, peer support, and directly related mental health technology. The Nonagon N9+ remote physical examination platform is not a natural fit and should not be forced into this opportunity. Dr. Miltie direct pursuit is not eligible because the applicant must be a Utah first responder agency or an eligible group led by one.
Next Action
Eligible Utah first responder agencies should review the DPS application requirements and apply while state funds remain available.