2026 MHANWI I_m Thumbody Special

This grant agreement funds a $25,000, one‑year “I’m Thumbody Special” program that delivers bullying‑prevention and mental‑health education to third‑grade students across Lake County schools. The grantee, Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana, will provide classroom‑based curricula, develop school health liaisons, and track participation metrics. Payments are made in four equal installments, and the grantee must submit monthly performance reports and a final expenditure report within 30 days of contract termination. The contract includes strict use‑of‑funds restrictions, confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and a 90‑day termination‑without‑cause notice provision. No guarantee of renewal; future funding is contingent on state‑level Health First Indiana allocations and demonstrated outcomes. • Scope: classroom education, school liaison support, anti‑bullying outreach for 3rd‑grade students. • Funding: $25,000 total, four $6,250 payments, detailed cost breakdown. • Reporting: monthly metrics, quarterly work‑plan activities, final expenditure report.