The Gambling Awareness Youth Media Project is a partnership between Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), CT Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) and DMHAS Problem Gambling Services (PGS), to work with youth across the state to focus on gambling prevention. Through this partnership, we are able to provide learning experiences on the value of prevention, raise awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling and assist youth and their adult advisors develop, produce and distribute gambling awareness messages.
For questions or more information, please contact Trisila Tirado ttirado@crec.org
2024-2025 RFA Questions and Answers:
In regard to use of funds, can the grant support compensating the advisors for their time meeting and supervising the students?
Yes, funds can be used to compensate advisors for their time meeting and supervising students.
Can part of the funds from the grant could be used for the students to keep as an incentive for their participation in the project?
Yes, part of the funds can be used as student incentives.
Is the budget narrative a part of the application? Or is that something that is only provided once you’ve gotten the award?
The budget narrative is included in the application. The budget section of the application includes the budget item, budget narrative, and the estimated expense.
Could the principal apply for it?
Yes, Principals are allowed to apply
Could it be part of a class?
Yes, this project can be part of a class
Would it be ok if the group was larger than 4-5 youth?
Yes, it is ok for a group of 4-5 youth to work on the project
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View the 2024 Final Projects Below – Thank you to the participating groups!
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