HHS Extension Request for Proposals (RFP)

HHS Extension Request for Proposals (RFP)

Purdue Extension in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS Extension) has a one-time internal funding opportunity to support one or more collaborative projects between HHS College Faculty and HHS Extension.

Faculty members or faculty-led teams in the College of HHS are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity to research, design, and/or deliver research-based information that can be applied in Indiana communities.

For this current funding opportunity, HHS Extension requests proposal applications to receive funding for a project(s) that addresses the behavioral health and well-being of Indiana residents.

What is HHS Extension?

Purdue Extension in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), known as HHS Extension, is a network of health education professionals that provide education to individuals and communities in each of Indiana’s 92 counties. HHS Extension consists of a statewide administrative team, statewide specialists, and county-based professionals. The community is Extension’s classroom, both in-person and online. HHS Extension brings university research and expertise to the local level to help people strengthen relationships, eat smart, improve health, and achieve financial wellness. On the spectrum of care, Extension professionals focus on prevention and education by delivering educational programs, facilitating community connections, and collaborating on numerous local health initiatives.

RFP Snapshot

Funding Topic Area

Behavioral health in Indiana

Funding Request Amount

Up to $50,000

Funding Duration

12 months

Funding Timeline

Between June 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026

Application Deadline

March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Information Session

An information session about this funding opportunity was held via Zoom on February 25, 2025. This session:

  • Described Purdue Extension
  • Provided examples of past and present faculty collaborations with HHS Extension
  • Offered clarification about the application and award

Information Session Resources:

View Information Session Recording

 Download Information Session Slides

 Download Information Session Links Document

 

RFP Resources

DOWNLOAD RFP

DOWNLOAD RFP Application Template

 

Contact

For questions about this RFP opportunity:

Email: extensionhhs@purdue.edu

Phone: (765) 494-8252