Hydration Station Competitive Grant

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering funding for water-bottle filling stations to enhance public health. These hydration stations will provide optimal fluoride levels, remove lead from drinking water, and offer healthy alternatives to sugary drinks, particularly in areas lacking access to nutritious beverage options. Local health organizations, schools, and community groups are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to promote better hydration and reduce dental issues among residents.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is accepting applications for funding to provide water-bottle filling stations (hydration stations) to qualifying applicants. Local public health organizations, schools and community entities are encouraged to apply for this limited-funding opportunity.
Approved hydration stations:
Provide drinking water containing an optimal level of fluoride to help protect teeth from tooth decayDo not remove fluoride from waterRemoves lead, when present, from drinking waterProvide an additional safeguard to reduce potential lead exposure from drinking waterProvide a healthy alternative to sugary drinks, especially in communities with limited access to healthy, affordable beverage choices