Trauma-Informed Approaches in Health and Public Health Grant Program

The Ohio Department of Health, through its Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness, is offering a funding opportunity focused on advancing trauma-informed approaches within health and public health systems. This initiative seeks qualified contractors to provide professional services that support organizations in shifting toward trauma-informed care models. The Bureau has emphasized the importance of addressing adverse childhood experiences and broader trauma impacts not only at the patient level but also within organizational culture, recognizing that staff wellbeing and systemic resilience are critical to long-term health outcomes. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to continue building capacity among health and public health agencies across Ohio to adopt trauma-informed practices. Contractors will support agencies in identifying internal trauma-informed champions and guiding them through the development of agency-specific implementation plans. The project is grounded in emerging research on the effects of trauma and the importance of integrating resilience-based strategies into both patient services and organizational operations. Funding under this opportunity supports a defined scope of work that includes coaching, training, facilitation, and strategic planning. Contractors are expected to collaborate with state committees and partner organizations to conduct outreach, onboard participating agencies, and deliver tailored services. These services may include facilitating organizational planning sessions, leading training sessions on trauma-informed care, and providing direct coaching to agency staff. Deliverables also include participation in planning meetings, development of training materials, and submission of summary reports documenting activities and outcomes. The funding structure is based on a deliverable-driven model, with specific compensation amounts assigned to each type of activity. For example, planning meetings and material development are compensated at fixed rates, while coaching sessions, facilitated discussions, and trainings each carry standardized payments. The total funding available is capped at a specified amount per contractor for the initial purchase order period, with the possibility of continued funding contingent on availability and performance. The contract period spans from late July through the end of the following fiscal year, with an optional extension. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to individuals with demonstrated experience in trauma-informed care and organizational development. Applicants must have at least two years of relevant experience and a background in training, coaching, or implementing trauma-informed strategies within organizations, preferably in health or healthcare settings. Applicants are required to submit a narrative detailing their qualifications, experience, and proposed deliverables, including a cost breakdown for each activity. The application process requires submission via email, with strict adherence to deadlines and formatting requirements. Applicants must include all required components, such as narratives addressing qualifications and experience, and must clearly indicate the payee. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted in advance by a specified inquiry deadline. Applications are reviewed based on completeness, alignment with project goals, and demonstrated capability to deliver the required services within the established timeline.

Emphasize demonstrated experience in trauma-informed care and clearly align proposed deliverables with required scope