2026 MHANWI Gun Safety

This grant funds a one‑year “Gun Safety Education for Families with Children” program in Lake County, Indiana. Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana (MHANWI) will deliver quarterly training sessions (both in‑person and virtual), distribute free firearm locks, and train over 50 home‑visitor staff and other local professionals. The project targets 500 parent/caregiver participants, 50 professional participants, and aims to distribute 250 firearm locks, with an 85 % intent‑to‑use safe‑storage rate. The total budget is $10,000, paid in four quarterly installments, and all funds have already been disbursed. Monthly reporting to the health department is required, and the contract may be renewed only if future Health First Indiana funding becomes available and performance metrics are met. • Scope: gun‑safety education, training, and lock distribution for families with children. • Funding: $10,000 total, paid quarterly. • Performance targets: 500 parents, 50 professionals, 250 locks, 85 % safe‑storage intent. • Reporting: monthly reports; no guaranteed renewal.