Big Sky Times

The Montana Healthcare Foundation has announced the recipients of their 2023 Call for Proposals grants. According to the foundation, these projects showcase innovative ideas aimed at improving health and well-being in Montana.

The Butte SPIRIT Center is set to scale up staffing for a women's SUD recovery home with a grant of $100,000 over 24 months. This project will establish the first licensed recovery home for women with substance use disorders in the Butte area, providing much-needed services for this demographic.

Gallatin County will receive $50,000 for a 12-month project to develop a business plan for a regional day treatment school catering to youth in need of behavioral health services throughout the school day. This initiative aims to provide essential support to students with intensive behavioral health needs.

The Montana Innocence Project has been granted $50,000 for a 12-month project focused on developing a sustainable behavioral health support model for individuals reentering the community post-incarceration. This collaboration with the University of Montana will involve social work students in creating personalized case plans for clients transitioning back into society.

The Veterans Navigation Network will use their $20,000 grant over 12 months to build a sustainable future for Montana Veterans by developing a business and sustainability plan. This initiative seeks to ensure that the services provided by the VNN remain viable and accessible to Veterans and their families statewide.

Valley Felon-Aid in Ravalli County has been awarded $50,000 for a 12-month project to implement a peer support program for individuals reintegrating into the community after incarceration. This program will offer crucial support to returning citizens by connecting them with essential resources and services.

The University of Montana Foundation will establish the University of Montana Eating Disorder Training Clinic with a grant of $50,000 over 12 months. This clinic aims to increase the number of behavioral health providers in Montana trained to treat eating disorders, particularly focusing on early intervention and rural access to care.

Lastly, YWCA Missoula will receive $47,663 for a 12-month project to expand their services to include mental health, substance use, and case management. By creating a pathway for Medicaid reimbursement, this initiative aims to enhance financial sustainability while providing crucial services to families and survivors of domestic violence.

The Montana Healthcare Foundation expressed that the decisions on the grant awards were challenging, with each application carefully reviewed against their selection criteria. These projects represent a diverse range of initiatives that will contribute to the betterment of health and well-being in communities across Montana.