Description
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking applications for a grant to implement coping and problem-solving skills in settings that serve females between the ages of 10-19 using an evidence-based program such as MindWise Innovations’ Signs of Suicide. The goal is to expand social emotional learning programs in service areas, under the Expansion of Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Across the U.S. Funding is made available through a grant from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The grantee will work in collaboration with the IDPH Office of Health Promotion (OHPm), Division of Emerging Health Issues’ Violence and Injury Prevention Section to ensure alignment with state and federal goals and objectives. Key outcomes include a 10% reduction in suicide morbidity and mortality in the target population.
• The grant will support one organization to implement the Signs of Suicide program.
• The grantee will participate in IDPH Suicide Prevention activities, track required Performance Measures, and collaborate with other IDPH grantees.
• The grantee will develop and share a success story, including the situation, narrative, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• The grant will cover the period of December 15, 2025 – September 14, 2026.
• The grantee will submit quarterly progress reports and fiscal reimbursement requests.