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Minneapolis Health Department Seeks Community-Centered Doula and Care Coordination Services

This opportunity is issued by the City of Minneapolis Health Department's Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Division to advance birth equity and justice for Minneapolis residents. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis Health Department, Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Division - Scope of Services: - Community-centered doula and care coordination services for low-income or high-risk pregnant and postpartum individuals - Services include: - Culturally responsive doula support (prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum) - Comprehensive needs assessments and individualized care plans - Referrals to medical and social services - Advocacy for safe, dignified, and self-determined birth experiences - Funding & Awards: - Up to 34 organizations may be awarded - Individual awards range from $50,000 to $75,000 - Total funding pool is $230,000 - Administrative costs capped at 10% of direct costs - Eligibility: - Open to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, LLCs, or for-profit organizations with experience in doula, maternal health, or community health services - Must demonstrate administrative capacity to manage public contracts - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include a detailed project budget and evidence of organizational experience - Culturally grounded, strengths-based approaches rooted in community expertise and lived experience are prioritized - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified organizations meeting the criteria.

Description

The Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations to provide community-centered doula and care coordination services aimed at advancing birth equity and birth justice for residents of Minneapolis. The services include supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals by connecting them to resources, providing continuous support throughout the prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods, and advocating for safe and dignified birth experiences. Funded through the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, the opportunity prioritizes culturally grounded and community-rooted approaches. The department anticipates awarding 34 organizations with funding ranging from $50,000 to $75,000, totaling $230,000 in available funds.

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