FY24 AWARE Suicide Prevention Training: Grant Open for Application - Time Sensitive!

Dear Arizona School District Administrators,

To support the mission of Project AWARE, the FY24 AWARE Suicide Prevention Training grant provides school districts with funding to meet or exceed the legislative requirements of the Mitch Warnock Act (A.R.S. 15-120) through training, programs, activities, or related expenses to prevent youth suicide. 

The application is open to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to request funds for one or more AHCCCS-approved trainings and/or an age-appropriate suicide prevention program for youth that is implemented within the project period of July 1, 2023 to September 29, 2023, for the cost of training or related expenses which may include one or more of the examples below:

• Program cost or training registration

• Instructor certification course for district staff member(s) to provide training. 

• Training materials purchased through the selected training program. 

• Staff time to facilitate or receive suicide prevention training. 

LEAs may apply for up to a one-time amount of $1,000 to $50,000 through the Grants Management Enterprise System, GME.azed.gov.  

•  Opens June 1, 2023

• Closes August 30, 2023*

*Awards are issued on a first-come, first served basis - the application may close prior to August 30, 2023 based on funding availability.

WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

For technical assistance with Grants Management Enterprise, submit a service ticket at https://helpdesk.azed.gov/  

For program assistance, email ProjectAWARE@azed.gov. Please include in the subject line:  "Help Request - AWARE Suicide Prevention Training Grant"

AWARE Suicide Prevention Training Grant Opportunity information webpage.

We are happy to help schools and school districts who would like to apply but need support during the grant application process. Please email engagingfamilieslab@gmail.com with inquiries.