MMIP HRT | Pilot Site Application | Phase One

OVERVIEW

Thank you for your interest in becoming a pilot site for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Healing and Response Team (HRT) Special Initiative and contributing to this call for justice and healing. The Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is leading the Office on Violence Against Women’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Healing and Response Teams (HRT) Special Initiative in partnership with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC). This initiative is guided by the recommendations of the Not Invisible Act Commission (NIAC).  

The purpose of this project is to empower communities and service providers to respond effectively and collaboratively to MMIP cases through the implementation of Tribal-based Models of Care that address the need for accessible, survivor-centered, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services, while emphasizing community participation and self-determination.  

Our team is seeking applicants who are interested in enhancing their capacity to provide comprehensive services through the integration of healing response teams as a means of supporting survivors, families, and communities affected by MMIP. We need your voices, knowledge, and expertise to ensure this work reflects the needs of those directly impacted by this crisis.  

  • The First Phase of this application process involves a brief application to explain the organization’s experience responding to MMIP cases related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking and present ideas for how the organization would approach this project.
  • During the Second Phase, applicants with the highest rated proposals will be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews will take place the week of May 12, 2025.
  • In the Final Phase, applicants selected for further consideration will be asked to develop and submit a detailed program plan for how they will implement their project, along with a budget, for approval.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions for information and details about this opportunity prior to applying.

ELIGIBILITY

One (1) pilot site will be selected from each of the following three (3) categories:

  • Indian Tribal Governments or Tribal Consortiums
  • Tribal Coalitions
  • Urban Indian or Tribal Nonprofit Organizations  

No other entities are eligible to apply.

OUT OF SCOPE ACTIVITIES

  • This project is not intended to focus on outreach and awareness.
  • This initiative does not fund law enforcement investigations, forensic work, or criminal case management.
  • This initiative focuses on MMIP cases where there is a suspected connection to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or sex trafficking. Cases primarily linked to substance misuse, voluntary absence, or avoidance of law enforcement fall outside the scope of this effort.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants must submit the following documents for their application to be considered complete:

  • Completed application form (below)
  • Proof of organizational eligibility for non-profits (501(c)(3) documentation) 
  • Resumes, bio sketch, or CV of key staff identified as playing a key role in the proposed project. 
  • A statement on official letterhead, signed by the entity's leader authorizing the entity to apply for this project.
  • FOR TRIBAL CONSORTIUMS ONLY: A Tribal Consortium must include a Tribal Resolution or other document(s) demonstrating authority to apply from each Tribe or Tribal Consortium member. The Tribal Resolution or equivalent documentation must state that the applicant is authorized to submit an application on behalf of the Indian Tribe(s), be current (dated after March 31, 2025), and be signed by the authorized representative(s) from the applicant and Tribe(s). In lieu of a Tribal Resolution, a Tribal Consortium with existing consortium bylaws or other governance documents that allow action without explicit authorization from the Tribal Consortium members may submit a copy of the bylaws or other governance documents that allow the consortium's action, without explicit support from all consortium members. This documentation must be sufficient to demonstrate authority for the application, must contain authorized signatures, and must be submitted by the application due date.

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MMIP HRT | Pilot Site Application | Phase One

OVERVIEW

Thank you for your interest in becoming a pilot site for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Healing and Response Team (HRT) Special Initiative and contributing to this call for justice and healing. The Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) is leading the Office on Violence Against Women’s Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Healing and Response Teams (HRT) Special Initiative in partnership with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and the Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC). This initiative is guided by the recommendations of the Not Invisible Act Commission (NIAC).  

The purpose of this project is to empower communities and service providers to respond effectively and collaboratively to MMIP cases through the implementation of Tribal-based Models of Care that address the need for accessible, survivor-centered, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services, while emphasizing community participation and self-determination.  

Our team is seeking applicants who are interested in enhancing their capacity to provide comprehensive services through the integration of healing response teams as a means of supporting survivors, families, and communities affected by MMIP. We need your voices, knowledge, and expertise to ensure this work reflects the needs of those directly impacted by this crisis.  

  • The First Phase of this application process involves a brief application to explain the organization’s experience responding to MMIP cases related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking and present ideas for how the organization would approach this project.
  • During the Second Phase, applicants with the highest rated proposals will be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews will take place the week of May 12, 2025.
  • In the Final Phase, applicants selected for further consideration will be asked to develop and submit a detailed program plan for how they will implement their project, along with a budget, for approval.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions for information and details about this opportunity prior to applying.

ELIGIBILITY

One (1) pilot site will be selected from each of the following three (3) categories:

  • Indian Tribal Governments or Tribal Consortiums
  • Tribal Coalitions
  • Urban Indian or Tribal Nonprofit Organizations  

No other entities are eligible to apply.

OUT OF SCOPE ACTIVITIES

  • This project is not intended to focus on outreach and awareness.
  • This initiative does not fund law enforcement investigations, forensic work, or criminal case management.
  • This initiative focuses on MMIP cases where there is a suspected connection to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or sex trafficking. Cases primarily linked to substance misuse, voluntary absence, or avoidance of law enforcement fall outside the scope of this effort.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants must submit the following documents for their application to be considered complete:

  • Completed application form (below)
  • Proof of organizational eligibility for non-profits (501(c)(3) documentation) 
  • Resumes, bio sketch, or CV of key staff identified as playing a key role in the proposed project. 
  • A statement on official letterhead, signed by the entity's leader authorizing the entity to apply for this project.
  • FOR TRIBAL CONSORTIUMS ONLY: A Tribal Consortium must include a Tribal Resolution or other document(s) demonstrating authority to apply from each Tribe or Tribal Consortium member. The Tribal Resolution or equivalent documentation must state that the applicant is authorized to submit an application on behalf of the Indian Tribe(s), be current (dated after March 31, 2025), and be signed by the authorized representative(s) from the applicant and Tribe(s). In lieu of a Tribal Resolution, a Tribal Consortium with existing consortium bylaws or other governance documents that allow action without explicit authorization from the Tribal Consortium members may submit a copy of the bylaws or other governance documents that allow the consortium's action, without explicit support from all consortium members. This documentation must be sufficient to demonstrate authority for the application, must contain authorized signatures, and must be submitted by the application due date.

Contact Details

Please share your contact information below
Entity/Applicant Name *
Location of your program/organization *
Tribal Affiliation *
Primary Contact Person *
Your Role/Position *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Entity Type (Select 1 Options) *
Tribal Coalition
Tribal Government
Urban Indian Organization
Tribal Non-Profit Organization
Tribal Consortium

Experience

Applicants must provide responses to ALL questions below. You may choose to answer directly in the application or upload a separate document with your responses. Please note max character length.
Briefly describe the community. (Max Character Length 1500)

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Briefly describe existing services the organization provides for victim-survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. Specifically elaborate on any Tribal-based models of care used to support these services. (Max Character Length 2500) *
Describe the organization’s current response to MMIP cases. Include existing services provided to victim/survivor families; existing or emerging partnerships which support coordinated responses to MMIP cases; and available resources in the community. (Max Character Length 5000)

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If choosing to answer questions in a separate document, upload here. (Please note Max Character Length for each response.) (Number of files allowed - 1) *

What Will Be Done

Applicants must provide responses to ALL questions below. You may choose to answer directly in the application or upload a separate document with your responses. Please note max character length.
Briefly describe the organization’s vision of a healing and response team model in response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking MMIP cases that would meet the needs of the community. (Max Character Length 5000)

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Describe how the project will support, enhance, or collaborate with existing services and partners in the community to better address MMIP. Identify what additional services and partnerships are needed. (Max Character Length 5000) *
Identify challenges you foresee in implementing an MMIP HRT model in your community and describe how they would be addressed. (Max Character Length 5000)

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Describe additional support, training, or technical assistance needed to develop and implement a healing and response team. (Max Character Length 5000)

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If choosing to answer questions in a separate document, upload here. (Please note Max Character Length for each response.) (Number of files allowed - 1) *

Who Will Implement

Applicants must provide responses to ALL questions below. You may choose to answer directly in the application or upload a separate document with your responses. Please note max character length.
List the name, position/title, percentage of time/effort, summary of responsibilities, and qualifications of staff who will support the implementation of this project. (Max Character Length 5000) *
Talk about the relevant experience of the staff who will support the implementation of this project. (Max Character Length 5000)

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Describe any additional staff/positions that would be needed to successfully implement the program. (Max Character Length 5000)

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If choosing to answer questions in a separate document, upload here. (Please note Max Character Length for each response.) (Number of files allowed - 1) *

Required Documents

Applicants SHOULD NOT INCLUDE A BUDGET at this time. Applicants must upload and submit each of the following documents for their application to be considered complete.
Proof of organizational eligibility for non-profits (501(c)(3) documentation) (Number of files allowed - 1) *
Resumes, bio sketch, or CV of key staff identified as playing a key role in the proposed project. (Combine into one document for upload)  (Number of files allowed - 1) *
A statement on official letterhead, signed by the entity's leader authorizing the entity to apply for this project.  (Number of files allowed - 1) *
Documentation for FOR TRIBAL CONSORTIUMS ONLY (Number of files allowed - 1) *

Thank You for Submitting your Application!

You will be notified of any decisions or further action required regarding your application by May 12, 2025.

As a reminder, we will be accepting applications until May 9, 2025. 

 

For questions regarding your application or this project, contact Melissa Skeet, MMIP Project Coordinator, at [email protected].

 






Please note anything marked * is required. If you are not able to submit the form, please make sure you are entering all required fields.