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ELC REOPENING SCHOOLS GRANTS CLOSEOUT
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services continued to provide support to public and private K-12 schools in their efforts to protect students and staff from the spread of COVID-19 through June 30, 2023. The ELC Reopening Schools Grant supported in-person instruction in K-12 schools by providing funding for comprehensive COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies, including, but not limited to, testing and contact tracing support. Please visit the ELC Reopening Schools webpage for updates in reporting requirements, close out documents, and additional resources. 

DPHHS School Health Mini-Grants: Available September 1, 2023 
DPHHS provides grants to nurses, asthma and diabetes educators, school counselors and administrators working in K-12 schools throughout Montana. $1,000 grants support applicants in their efforts to create safe and healthy learning environments for students and school staff. Applicants may choose from pre-designed projects or create their own. Project focus must be related to asthma, diabetes, or cardiovascular health. Visit the grants page of this website for more details.