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THE BEST BUDDIES IN MISSOURI INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

SERVICE ANIMALS FOR MONTANA AND WYOMING VETERANS

SERVICE DOGS FOR MONTANA AND SURROUNDING REGION VETERANS

THE BEST BUDDIES IN GEORGIA INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

THE BEST BUDDIES IN MINNESOTA INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

THE BEST BUDDIES IN HAWAII INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

SERVICE DOGS FOR MONTANA VETERANS WITH HIDDEN INJURIES

SERVICE ANIMALS FOR MONTANA VETERANS

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THE BEST BUDDIES IN MAINE INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

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NORTHWEST BATTLE BUDDIES WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROJECT 2022

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BEST BUDDIES IN ILLINOIS INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

BEST BUDDIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

THE BEST BUDDIES IN MARYLAND INCLUSION PROJECT WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

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WOUNDED WARRIOR SERVICE DOG PROGRAM

THE BEST BUDDIES IN DELAWARE INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

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BEST BUDDIES IN PENNSYLVANIA INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

THE BEST BUDDIES IN NEVADA INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

BEST BUDDIES IN MARYLAND 03 INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

THE BEST BUDDIES IN MARYLAND05 INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

THE BEST BUDDIES IN TEXAS INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

RURAL HEALTH NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM - APPLICANT ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: DOG TAG BUDDIES 924 PINE RIDGE LN #4 BILLINGS, MT 59105 NONPROFIT VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION DOGTAGBUDDIES.ORG DESIGNATED PROJECT DIRECTOR INFORMATION: KATI GROVE, HRSA PROJECT DIRECTOR (406) 969-1227 KGROVE@DOGTAGBUDDIES.ORG NETWORK PLANNING PROJECT: INTEGRATED RURAL HEALTH NETWORK FOR MONTANA VETERANS LEGISLATIVE AIM: THE NETWORK PARTNERS' HRSA PROJECT TARGETS TWO CRITICAL LEGISLATIVE AIMS: ENHANCING EFFICIENCIES IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY AND FORTIFYING MONTANA'S RURAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, FOCUSING ON VETERAN HEALTHCARE. AIM #1 - ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES: OUR INTEGRATED MODEL COMBINES MENTAL HEALTH, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND AGRICULTURAL THERAPY FOR VETERANS, STREAMLINING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY. THIS COLLABORATIVE APPROACH OPTIMIZES RESOURCES, MINIMIZES FRAGMENTATION, AND ENHANCES OVERALL CARE EFFICIENCY. AIM #3 - STRENGTHEN THE RURAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: WE FOCUS ON BUILDING A ROBUST NETWORK FOR RURAL VETERANS, WORKING WITH LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS. OUR INITIATIVES ADDRESS RURAL VETERANS' UNIQUE CHALLENGES, ENHANCING THE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF MONTANA'S RURAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. FOCUS AREA: OUR FOCUS IS ENHANCING MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR MONTANA'S VETERANS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THIS RESPONDS TO THE CRITICAL NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND INTEGRATED REHABILITATION IN THE VETERAN COMMUNITY. PROPOSED SERVICE REGION: THE NETWORK PARTNERS' SERVICE REGION EXTENDS ACROSS MONTANA, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RURAL AND FRONTIER COUNTIES. ESTABLISHING SERVICE CENTERS IN SEVEN STRATEGIC CITIES: BILLINGS, MISSOULA, GREAT FALLS, BOZEMAN, HELENA, KALISPELL, AND BUTTE. THESE CENTERS WILL DELIVER AND DEPLOY MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE CARE FOR VETERANS THROUGHOUT MONTANA'S RURAL LANDSCAPE. POPULATION TO BE SERVED: WE'RE DEDICATED TO SERVING MONTANA'S VET ERANS, PARTICULARLY THOSE IN RURAL AREAS, WHO REPRESENT ABOUT 10% OF THE STATE'S POPULATION. THESE VETERANS OFTEN CONTEND WITH PTSD, TBI, MST, AND REINTEGRATION ISSUES. MONTANA'S RURAL AREAS, WHILE TRANQUIL, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO VETERANS' ISOLATION. A SEVERE SHORTAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THESE AREAS EXACERBATES HEALTH DISPARITIES, WITH BARRIERS LIKE LONG TRAVEL DISTANCES, LIMITED SERVICES, AND SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES HINDERING CARE ACCESS. CULTURAL STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH ADDS TO THESE CHALLENGES. THE ALARMING VETERAN SUICIDE RATE IN MONTANA—NEARLY DOUBLE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE—UNDERSCORES THE URGENCY FOR ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. NETWORK MEMBERS: THE NETWORK CONSISTS OF SIX KEY MEMBERS, OVER 66% OF WHOM ARE IN HRSA-DESIGNATED RURAL AREAS: DOG TAG BUDDIES, A NONPROFIT VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE, AN ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTION. MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, A STATE GOVERNMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MONTANA OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH, A STATE GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH PROGRAM. ADAPTIVE PERFORMANCE CENTER, A REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER. FARMER VETERAN COALITION OF MONTANA, INC., A NONPROFIT VETERAN SUPPORT ORGANIZATION. EXPERIENCE IN SERVING RURAL UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS: THE NETWORK PARTNERS EXCEL IN SERVING MONTANA'S RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, OFFERING A SPECTRUM OF SERVICES FROM MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION, HEALTHCARE EDUCATION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, TO AGRICULTURAL THERAPY. THEIR COLLABORATIVE APPROACH ENSURES ACCESSIBLE, CUSTOMIZED CARE, SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCING THE RURAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, AND SOCIAL REINTEGRATION OF RURAL VETERANS. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NOTIFICATION: WE LEARNED ABOUT THIS HRSA FUNDING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH GRANTS.GOV. HRSA FUNDING PREFERENCE: WE WILL BE PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES IN A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA (HPSA)

THE BEST BUDDIES IN WA 01 INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

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THE BEST BUDDIES IN WA 05 INCLUSION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND FRIENDSHIP.

IT PROVIDES WORKSHOPS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

TO ENHANCE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND INCLUSION FOR YOUTH WITH IDD IN KOREA THROUGH CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOPS, U.S. EXCHANGE, AND COLLABORATION WITH BEST BUDDIES USA, PROMOTING SKILLS AND AWARENESS.

TO ORGANIZE 10 VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR PARENTS, 50 PARTICIPANTS EACH, LED BY STUDENT LEADERS FROM BEST BUDDIES IN THE U.S. AND SERBIA.

FUNDING FOR FIGHTSMA RESEARCHERS' CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 2008

TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING TO THE BEST BUDDIES PARTICIPANTS AND EDUCATE COMPANIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING A WORKFORCE THAT INCLUDES PEOPLE WITH IDD.

TO FUND THE BEST BUDDDIES' STEAM PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING IN CHINA FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD)

TO SUPPORT THE BEST BUDDIES SERBIA INCLUSION PROJECT.

BEST BUDDIES STEAM PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, WHICH WILL PROVIDE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

TO ASSIST RECIPIENT FOR PRODUCTION AND PRINTING OF YOUTH MAGAZINE WHICH HAS A GREAT IMPACT ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE DIALOGUES SCHEDULED FOR THE COMIN

FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SUPER BUDDIES CLUB?S CHILDREN RESOURCE CENTER SECTION WITH FURNITURE. THE RESOURCE CENTER WILL SERVE AS A POINT OF COLLECTION