Trauma-Informed Afterschool Program for Latine Girls with Suicide Risk
Trauma-Informed Afterschool Program for Latine Girls with Suicide Risk supports girls ages 12–17 through afterschool activities, family support, and care connections to build wellness and reduce suicide risk.
Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health
Due Dates: December 8, 2026 (Questions) | January 5, 2027 (Answers posted) | January 21, 2027, 2:00 p.m. EST (Proposals) | February 16, 2027 (Anticipated notification) | July 1, 2027 (Anticipated contract start)
Funding Amounts: One $5,000,000 award over five years ($1,000,000 annually; $500,000 per site annually)
Summary: Supports trauma-responsive afterschool programs for Latine girls ages 12–17 with trauma histories and suicide risk.
Key Information: One New York 501(c)(3) nonprofit must operate both sites and demonstrate at least 10 years of relevant experience.
Description
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) will fund one organization to operate two trauma-informed afterschool programs: one in Washington Heights and one in Montgomery County, New York. The initiative maintains programming for Latine girls ages 12–17 with trauma histories and suicide risk, offering safe, accessible settings for positive activities, community building, and academic support.
These treatment-adjacent programs are intended to strengthen belonging, hope, inclusiveness, and wellness while decreasing suicidal ideation and behaviors. Services include individual and group support, family education and support, creative arts, academic and vocational tutoring, social activities, and connections to clinical care. Programming must be culturally responsive, include LGBTQIA+ youth, and incorporate community feedback and partnerships with local behavioral health providers.
