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School-Based Health Alliance Request for Applications (RFA) in Connecticut

Key Information

The School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) invites applications from eligible organizations in Connecticut to implement, expand, or promote programs within school-based health service sites. This initiative focuses on enhancing health education, mental health support, nutritional education, and outreach efforts aimed at students, families, and at-risk populations within these sites.

By prioritizing student and family engagement, the initiative seeks to empower communities to play an active role in shaping school-based health services. Through this effort, SBHA aims to foster healthier school environments that promote well-being and resilience across Connecticut’s school communities.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Health Education
    Programs designed to increase awareness and address key mental health concerns, such as suicide prevention, bullying, eating disorders, and the impact of social media on mental health.

  • Nutritional Education and Counseling
    Providing students with essential resources, counseling, and guidance on maintaining a balanced diet and understanding nutrition’s impact on overall health.

  • Outreach to Families and At-Risk Clients
    Expanding support to families and at-risk students, emphasizing engagement with high-need populations to increase access to SBHC resources and services.


Throughout the duration of the application cycle, this site will serve as a hub for interested applicants to access application links and attachments needed to complete the request for application (RFA).

Award Information

Available Funding: $1,191,238.54
Minimum Award Amount: $25,000 per school site
Maximum Award Amount: $100,000 per school site
Projected Number of Awards: Varied

Funds may support varied operational costs, including personnel and supplies, as well as one-time costs related to equipment purchases (including mobile units and telehealth infrastructure).

Key Dates​

FAQ Session: Thursday, November 14, 9:00 – 9:45 am ET
Submission of Applications Deadline: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Award Announcement: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Contract Term: On execution of contract – May 2025

RFA Coordinator

Questions or concerns? All questions must be submitted by email to the RFA Manager at CTSBHCFunding@sbh4all.org and include “CT RFA Short-term Program Questions – 2024” in the email’s subject line.

All communication and questions regarding the grant must be made through the grant email address, CTSBHCFunding@sbh4all.org, to ensure all team members receive communication.