Funding Opportunity under Mental Health and Well-being Initiative
March 3, 2025
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters Of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizations to further its goals under the Think.Change Initiative and the Behavioral Health Consortia area.
Think.Change Initiative
To reduce stigma and negative bias associated with mental health and substance use conditions and must include one of the following interest areas:
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Implementation of evidence-based training to reduce mental health and substance use-related stigma and bias among people (i.e., teachers, landlords, service industry workers) who have frequent contact with individuals with a mental health condition and are less likely to receive on-the-job training.
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Implementation of evidence-based education for individuals and families with lived experience. Programs may address emotional well-being, mental illness and substance use conditions, symptoms, management, and treatment options.
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Implementation of evidence-based navigator training for individuals willing to serve as peer support, system navigators, or volunteer presenters, including people with lived experience.
Behavioral Health Consortia
For programs that address gaps in mental health and substance use systems and will emphasize enhancing coordination among regional behavioral health consortia stakeholders, as informed by data. The Health Foundation will not consider proposed programs already supported by other resources, including government funding or health coverage reimbursement.
The Health Foundation uses the LOI process to welcome various proposals from diverse applicants. After review, the Health Foundation will invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal.
Deadlines & Schedule
- Letters of intent due via the Foundation’s online application system: April 3, 2025
- Invitations for full proposals announced: May 15, 2025
- Invited applicants may meet with the Program Officer before submitting a full proposal
- Full proposals due: June 19, 2025.
- The projected funding cycle start date is November 1, 2025, but other dates may be proposed.
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