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.