College Gambling Prevention Initiative
The College Gambling Prevention Initiative funds Connecticut colleges to develop evidence-based programs that reduce gambling harm among students, led by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.
Funder: Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
Due Dates: September 20, 2026 (2026–2027 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Funding typically awarded to up to 12 Connecticut colleges/universities; award size not specified but supports campus-wide prevention activities.
Summary: Supports Connecticut colleges in implementing educational, policy, and outreach activities to reduce gambling-related harm among students.
Description
The College Gambling Prevention Initiative is designed to address the growing prevalence of gambling among college students in Connecticut. Funded by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) in partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), the initiative provides support to colleges and universities to develop and implement educational activities, awareness campaigns, policy enhancements, and outreach events focused on gambling risk prevention. The program's overarching goal is to foster safer campus environments, empower students to make informed choices, and reduce gambling-related harm.
Participating institutions are expected to utilize evidence-based strategies (including the Strategic Prevention Framework Model) and incorporate seven community-level prevention strategies: providing information, enhancing skills, offering support, improving access/barriers, changing consequences, modifying physical design, and updating policies. Activities may include screening days, resource tables, training sessions, and campus-wide campaigns.
