Implementing Gatekeeper Training within the Illinois Department of Corrections and Juvenile Detention Centers in Disproportionately Affected Communities Grant

Implementing Gatekeeper Training within the Illinois Department of Corrections and Juvenile Detention Centers in Disproportionately Affected Communities Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Public Health
Amount: Approximately US $168,903
Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Summary

This grant opportunity focuses on implementing Gatekeeper Training in Illinois' correctional facilities to address suicide prevention in communities that are disproportionately affected by mental health issues. The initiative aims to enhance public health strategies aligned with the Illinois Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2020. By training gatekeepers, the program seeks to mitigate suicide risks and improve outcomes in vulnerable populations, contributing to a comprehensive approach to mental health support.

Overview

Implementing Gatekeeper Training within the Illinois Department of Corrections and Juvenile Detention Centers in Disproportionately Affected Communities This Notice of Funding Opportunity helps meet the CDC’s goal to support implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention in the U.S through implementing gatekeeper training within correctional settings in disproportionately affected communities. This funding opportunity also helps expand the implementation of strategies in the Illinois Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan 2020. Measurable outcomes are essential for determining the extent to which the overall comprehensive approach and its component parts reduce suicide morbidity and mortality in disproportionately affected populations. Objective The goal of this funding opportunity is for the selected recipient to implement gatekeeper training provided by Living Works in correctional settings.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Education Organizations; Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations;Eligible applicants should be in a correctional setting or an organization able to work within correctional settings. Eligible applicants may apply for this grant but will not be eligible for a grant award until they are pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee portal. During pre-qualification, Dun and Bradstreet verifications are performed, including a check of Debarred and Suspended status and good standing with the Secretary of State. The pre-qualification process also includes a financial and administrative risk assessment utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire. If applicable, the entity will be notified that it is ineligible for the award as a result of the Dun and Bradstreet verification. The entity will be informed of the corrective action needed to become eligible for a grant award.