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Bullying Prevention Initiative (BPI) Grant is a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program that funds peer-to-peer programs aimed at reducing bullying for students with special health care needs.
Using the Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) peer-to-peer program model, funded activities may include staff and student training, curriculum and programming, marketing and promotion, peer engagement activities, and transportation costs. Michigan school districts and schools may apply for up to $5,000 per award.
Applications are reviewed by a committee from CSHCS, the Michigan Department of Education, and partner organizations through a competitive scoring process. The grant cycle runs October 1 through September 30 annually.
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CSHCS Bullying Prevention Initiative (BPI) Grant Packet 2025-2026 The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) program is offering grant opportunities for school districts and/or schools to implement peer-to-peer programs aimed at reducing bullying for students with special health care needs.
Successful organizations will create or expand a peer-to-peer support program utilizing the Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) peer-to-peer program model to incorporate anti-bullying initiatives specific to students with any special health care need, including students who have physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions.
Michigan school districts and/or schools are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 to support peer-to-peer programs that meet the objectives outlined below. To qualify for funding, schools must complete the attached application describing their project goals, planned activities, expected outcomes, timeline, and a budget worksheet.
Applicants will be deidentified and reviewed by a committee which includes staff from the Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Division, the Michigan Department of Education, and other partners. This is a competitive grant process and applications will be awarded based on a scoring system.
Additional points will be awarded to applications that demonstrate the ability to meet/exceed objectives of the grant, incorporate in-kind contributions to achieve sustainability, and have received funding for less than three consecutive grant cycles. Grants will be awarded based on the extent to which applicants meet the following objectives: 1. Create a more inclusive school community for students with special health care needs.
2. Create or expand peer support opportunities for students with special health care needs. 3.
Increase social and emotional support in schools for students with special health care needs. 4. Expand anti-bullying efforts for students with special health care needs.
The following categories are eligible for funding (must be connected to START peer-to-peer support program ): • Participation incentives for students (up to 10% of the awarded grant amount) • Training for staff, students, and/or families • Curriculum and programming • Marketing and promotion • Peer engagement activities • Mileage and transportation costs These funds may not be used for capital expenditures, endowment funds, equipment, furniture, murals, sensory items/rooms, televisions, computers, supplies not solely utilized for the peer-to-peer program, and any unnamed miscellaneous items.
Please see the “Bullying Prevention Initiative Grant Allowable and Unallowable Items” document on the CSHCS Bullying Prevention Initiative website for additional information. Please note: There is no guarantee of future funding for this initiative. CSHCS Bullying Prevention Initiative (BPI) Grant Packet 2025-2026 To be considered for funding, applications must be submitted to the CSHCS Family Center by March 14, 2025 .
Grantees will be notified of the status of their application by May 31, 2025, and grant funds will be awarded to recipients after October 1, 2025. Grant cycle runs from October 1 through September 30. All funds must be spent before September 30, 2026 .
Grantees will be required to submit a final grant report by October 31, 2026. Failure to submit a final grant report by November 15, 2026, may result in disqualification for future funding. Please note that changes to proposed activities and/or budget deviations more than 15% for each category require submission of a grant amendment form for preapproval.
All BPI forms and information can be found on our website: https://www. michigan. gov/mdhhs/assistance- programs/cshcs/bullying-prevention-initiative .
Applicant School/District: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact: ____________________________ Primary Contact Email: ____________________________ Primary Contact Phone: _______________________ Amount Requested: ________________ ___________________________________ ______________________________________ Lead Project Coordinator Signature Administration Signature ___________________________________ ______________________________________ Lead Project Coordinator Printed Name Administration Printed Name Applications can be submitted via email, fax, or mail.
Email: cshcsfc@michigan. gov Fax: 517-335-9491 Mail: Family Center/CSHCS Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services P. O.
Box 30734 Lansing, MI 48909-8234 Questions? Contact Aleisha Leavitt, at leavittA1@michigan. gov or 517-241-3126.
CSHCS Bullying Prevention Initiative (BPI) Grant Packet 2025-2026 Provide a brief narrative of your proposed Peer-to-Peer bullying prevention program. Narrative should include identified needs, project goals, planned activities, and expected outcomes. The narrative should also describe how activities will achieve program objectives.
If you currently have a peer-to-peer program, please provide a brief history of the current program and how this funding will expand/enhance the program. Please refer to objectives 1-4 on previous page. (Limit 500 words) Attach additional pages if necessary.
CSHCS Bullying Prevention Initiative (BPI) Grant Packet 2025-2026 Please give a brief timeline of planned activities: (Limit 250 words) Attach additional pages if necessary. Please describe the student population that will be enrolled in your Peer-to-Peer program and explain the process for student enrollment. (Limit 150 words) Attach additional pages if necessary.
CSHCS Bullying Prevention Initiative (BPI) Grant Packet 2025-2026 Provide a breakdown of how funds will be utilized, including the amount requested for each budget category (examples include salary and wages, supplies, trainer fees, marketing and promotion, mileage, participation incentives, etc.). Note that participation incentive costs may not exceed 10% of the awarded grant amount.
Budget Category Amount Requested Other Funds/In Kind Please describe any in-kind or additional funding you will use to supplement activities:
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Michigan school districts and schools. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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