The purpose of this funding opportunity from IU Health and NCHS is to increase their communities’ capacities to lead transformative conversations that will help heal and improve family and community relationships through the implementation of #WoWTalk (Words of Wisdom) Cafés (referred to as “Teen Cafés” in this funding announcement) through Be Strong Families.
Donor Name: Indiana University Health
State: Indiana
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/04/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Funding Information
- Anticipated total funding: Up to $130,000
- Award amounts: $5,000 for 6 Cafés each year; $7,500 for 9 Cafés each year; $10,000 for 12 Cafés each year
- Grantees will be given the opportunity to alter the amount of funding for Year 2 based on the number of Cafés they plan to host in 2024. Requests for changes in funding amounts will be reviewed and approved by November 2023.
- Length of project: Funded organizations are guaranteed funding for 2 years (January 2023-December 2024). As long as reporting requirements are met, funded organizations will receive both disbursements of funding in December 2022 and December 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that serve one or more of the following counties in Indiana: Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, or White. Organizations should serve the youth population, specifically the middle through high school population.
Grantee Responsibilities
Organizations that receive funding will be expected to do the following:
- Complete online vendor registration with Indiana University Health
- Attend 2-day training in January 2023
- Distribute education, awareness and resources materials about ACEs
- Host 6, 9 or 12 Teen Cafés in each grant period with middle and high school youth
- Each Café should have at least 8 participants
- Provide feedback on Teen Café presentations, curriculum and process to assist in program and process improvement
- Complete and submit pre/post surveys with Teen Café participants to assist in collecting data on outcomes and improvement techniques
- Complete progress reports at specified intervals during the grant period
- Work with funders in any other ways to ensure the success of the Teen Café project.
For more information, visit Indiana University Health.