Minnesota Pediatric Hearing Device Loan Program — 2027–2031

Minnesota Department of Health is seeking one statewide organization to administer the Pediatric Hearing Device Loan Program. Estimated funding is $69,000 per year, up to $345,000 over five years. A mandatory Notice of Intent is due September 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT, with the full application due September 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT.

FundingEstimated $69,000 per year; one award with an estimated maximum of $345,000 over the five-year January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031 grant period.

DeadlineMandatory Notice of Intent due September 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT. Full application due September 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT.

Last verifiedAugust 30, 2026

Required next actionAct before the September 1 Notice of Intent deadline. Confirm the organization has statewide capacity and demonstrated knowledge of best practices for fitting children from birth through age ten with hearing devices; email the required Notice of Intent to MDH by 4:30 PM CT on September 1; create or confirm the Foundant account; build the project narrative, five-year work plan, budget, due-diligence package and indirect-cost documentation; and submit the full application through Foundant by 4:30 PM CT on September 14.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible applicants are organizations with knowledge and experience with best practices for fitting children with amplification or hearing devices and the ability to serve families statewide across Minnesota. MDH has also clarified that state agencies may apply if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Atlas Analysis

A high-value pediatric access opportunity because it supports statewide infrastructure that can rapidly bridge the period between diagnosis of childhood hearing loss and permanent access to appropriate amplification. The award is modest but extends across five years, and only one organization is expected to be selected. The key control point is the mandatory September 1 Notice of Intent: organizations that miss that deadline cannot submit a full proposal.

Source verificationReferenced source · www.health.state.mn.usAtlas last verified this record August 30, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗