The Illinois Violence Prevention Authority (IVPA) is pleased to announce the release of two competitive grants. The Requests for Proposals will be available for download from our website, www.ivpa.org.
FY 10 Say It Out Loud Grant
The RFP for the FY 10 Say It Out Loud Grant (SIOL) will be available on our website, www.ivpa.org on September 23, 2009. On behalf of the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership, IVPA will accept applications from non-profit organizations or units of local government based in Illinois. Up to ten (10) grants, in amounts of up to $10,000 each, will be awarded for the period of January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010.
FY 09 SIOL grantees are not eligible to apply.
Say It Out Loud (SIOL) is a multi-year statewide campaign designed to promote good mental health for everyone, reduce the barriers that prevent too many people from seeking or offering help and support, and build a stronger base of support and network of services for people with mental health challenges. See http://mentalhealthillinois.org for more details on the SIOL campaign.
IVPA will host a Bidders Conference Call on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm.
The Bidders Conference will provide participants with an overview of the Say It Out Loud Grant, the RFP
and budget requirements. Please see the RFP for details.
For more information about the SIOL Grant, please contact Barbara Shaw at 312-814-8259 or Barbara.shaw@illinois.gov.
FY 10 Youth-Led Violence Prevention Mini Grant
The RFP for the FY 10 Youth- Led Mini Grant (YLMG) will be available on our website, www.ivpa.org, on September 23, 2009. Community organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply for 12 month grants (1/1/10-12/31/10) for up to $5,000 to implement youth-led violence prevention projects.
The Youth Led Mini Grants allow youth and community agencies to develop or enhance youth violence prevention programming. The purpose of this grant is to support youth efforts in identifying resources and community issues, and designing and implementing projects that address youth violence. Additionally, the grant encourages youth leadership, empowerment, and peer recognition.
In partnership with the Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention (ILAACP), IVPA will host a Bidders Conference Call on Tuesday, October 6 at 3:30 pm. The Bidders Conference will provide participants with an overview of the Youth-Led Mini Grant, the RFP and budget requirements in addition to information on youth and adult partnerships. The Bidders Conference is not mandatory, but it is recommended for youth and adult supporters that are interested in applying for the grant. Please see the RFP for details.
The RFP is available for download from our website (www.ivpa.org) on September 23, 2009. The Power Point for the Bidders Conference is also available for download. If you have any questions about IVPA or the RFP, please contact Sara Moffitt at 312-814-8261or sara.moffitt@illinois.gov.
Anne G. Studzinski
Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition
208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1490
Chicago, IL 60604
312/516-5560
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