NORTH DAKOTA ( KXNET ) — The winners of the Statewide Health Strategies Grant were announced on Monday by North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS).

According to a news release, the 23 winners have the goal of building the state’s capacity to become the healthiest state in the nation.

Lawmakers approved $3 million in matching statewide health strategies funding for projects that align with the State Health Improvement Plan priorities.

These projects address one of more of the four key priority areas: expanding access and connection, cultivating wellness, building community resilience, and strengthening the workforce.

“We acknowledge and appreciate the entities that applied, and we remain grateful to the legislature for funding this innovative initiative to partner with communities and address health priorities in a cohesive and strategic manner,” said State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi. “We congratulate the grantees and look forward to working with them.”

These are the entities that are being funded:

• Altru Health System
• Cavalier County Health District
• ConnectUS Therapy
• Emmons County Public Health
• Family HealthCare
• First District Health Unit
• Friends of the Children Fargo-Moorhead
• House calls
• Kidder County District Health Unit
• Presentation Partners in Housing
• Rolette County Public Health District
• Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency
• Upper Missouri District Health unit
• USpire ND
• Western Wellness Foundation
• Women Empowering Women

For more information about the grant program, as well as requirements, you can visit this website .

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