Foundations in Community Coalition Development RFP

Foundations in Community Coalition Development is a learning community where community coalitions will engage with their peers and receive ongoing coaching support and technical assistance that will strengthen their local efforts by building an effective coalition infrastructure and building community capacity to make a greater impact in communities across Ohio.

Prevention Action Alliance (PAA), in collaboration with Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, is inviting community coalitions who are working to positively impact behavioral health within their communities to participate in a funding opportunity called The Foundations in Community Coalition Development. Any applicant who receives a funding award under this opportunity will receive a $3,000 flexible learning stipend as an incentive to participate.

Based on the work of Dr. Frances Dunn Butterfoss, PhD, and the book Ignite! Getting Your Community Coalition "Fired Up" for Change, up to 8 coalitions will participate in a 3-month series of virtual learning opportunities by joining a learning community that will engage in a collaborative process with other Ohio community coalitions. These sessions are designed to enhance coalition infrastructure and capacity based on coalition best practices, regardless of each participating coalition’s primary problem of practice.

Key Dates

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 5PM EST
- Request for Proposal is released
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 5PM EST
- Application submission deadline - due electronically to cbs@preventionactionalliance.org.
- All Ohio-based community coalitions are eligible to participate. Late applications will not be reviewed or considered.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5PM EST
- Applicants are notified of the selection decision via email
Friday, June 27, 2025 | 5PM EST
- Participants must complete and submit the final report to cbs@preventionactionalliance.org.
  - Template to be provided by the PAA/Ohio Coalition Institute leadership

Scope of Work

If selected, participants need to ensure that at least two and no more than four coalition members can fully and consistently participate in the initiative. The same two individuals must attend the learning community sessions to ensure the continuity of the work. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Personnel changes must be pre-approved by the PAA/ Ohio Coalition Institute Leadership Team.

At least two coalition members must also participate in learning community meetings to further develop effective knowledge and skills for enhancing the infrastructure and sustainability of their community-based coalition. Learning community meetings will be held virtually. Selected applicants can expect to participate in approximately six (6) 2-hour interactive virtual meetings and an in-person celebration event in June 2025. These learning community meetings are mandatory, and at least two people must attend. Applicants should place a hold on their calendars once they receive a notice of award.

Scheduled Training Dates

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Virtual Training
- Coaching session - Date/ Time TBD by Coach and Coalition
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Virtual Training
- Coaching session - Coaching session - Date/ Time TBD by Coach and Coalition
- Product A Due on 4/TBD - Coalition to complete
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Virtual Training
- Coaching session - Coaching session - Date/ Time TBD by Coach and Coalition
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm Virtual Training
- Coaching session - Coaching session - Date/ Time TBD by Coach and Coalition
- Product B Due on 5/TBD - Coalition to complete
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Virtual Training
- Coaching session - Coaching session - Date/ Time TBD by Coach and Coalition
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Virtual Training
- Coaching session - Coaching session - Date/ Time TBD by Coach and Coalition
- Product C Due on 5/TBD - Coalition to complete
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | In-Person Celebration Session

Application Links

Below are links to all information for the Foundations in Community Coalition Development Application.

Request for Proposal

Application Form

The Foundations in Community Coalition Development is made available through Prevention Action Alliance, in partnership with the Ohio Coalition Institute, with funding by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.