One of South Dakota Department of Health’s guiding principles is to achieve health equity in all communities, while working toward the mission of working together to promote, protect, and improve health. The Department is proud to announce the Nexus SD Implementation Award, designed to address critical health disparities through collaboration and innovation.
This funding opportunity supports organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health in underserved populations. Nexus SD provides a streamlined platform for healthcare and social service providers to coordinate care, ensuring individuals receive the support they need. By participating in this initiative, organizations can enhance their services and access resources that improve both individual and community health outcomes. Awards are up to $10,000 per organization.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Organizations with a 501(c)3 tax status (or equivalent status) and government entities:
- Examples: Community groups/civic/service organizations ▪ Tribal and/or municipal government offices/programs ▪ Programs that meet basic needs, such as shelter, food, and clothing ▪ Programs that provide emergency services ▪ Primary health care services ▪ Support groups ▪ Health and human services ▪ Youth programs ▪ Disability services ▪ Substance use services
- For-profit businesses providing a critical health or human service if they offer a free (or reduced cost) service to the community or accept Medicaid or Medicare
- All applicants must have reviewed the Nexus SD Policy and System Operation Manual found at nexus.sd.gov and be ready to execute a membership agreement at the time of contract, if awarded.
- All awarded sites must either send, receive, or send and receive referrals related to addressing social determinants of health. The Nexus SD team will work with awardees needing to implement new referral processes as appropriate. However, applicants with processes already in place will be prioritized during awardee selection.
The project period is January 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025; may start earlier if awarded before submission deadline.
Application deadline: October 18, 2024. Anticipated notification of funding is December 1, 2024.
Questions? Contact Rachel Sehr; Administrator
Office of Community Engagement
South Dakota Department of Health
Rachel.Sehr@state.sd.us
605/367-5356
Nexus SD is a statewide collaboration of health care, human, and social service providers sharing information using an integrated technology platform and referral system to coordinate whole-person care. The vision of Nexus SD is to streamline connection between multi-sector providers to address social needs and drive positive outcomes among populations at higher risk and that are underserved.