College Gambling Prevention Initiative
Funds Connecticut colleges to develop and run campus programs that educate and prevent gambling-related harm among undergraduate students.
Funder: Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding supports Connecticut colleges for campus-based gambling prevention activities; typical award size not specified.
Summary: Funds Connecticut colleges to educate students, raise awareness, and reduce gambling-related harm through campus activities and campaigns.
Description
The initiative provides funding to Connecticut colleges to develop and implement activities aimed at addressing gambling among undergraduate students, including fantasy sports, sports betting, and internet gambling. Supported activities may include educational events, awareness campaigns, policy enhancements, training, and resource tables. The primary goal is to foster safer, more informed campus environments and reduce gambling-related harm among students. The program is a partnership between the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
