Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention Grants

Grant Overview and Purpose of the Funding

The Student Services Team at DPI is pleased to announce the Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention Grant application is now available. With a focus on training Wisconsin students to recognize the signs of suicide shown by fellow students, peer-to-peer programs use messages of hope, health, and strength to develop peer leaders and resources for students who may be struggling.

Any school at which pupils attend high school grades (including public, tribal, charter, and private schools) is eligible for this grant. High schools that received a Peer-to-Peer grant previously, are eligible to renew their grant up to three times. Recipients of a grant under this program may use the grant funds to support an existing peer-to-peer suicide prevention program or implement a new peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. The amount of each individual grant award may not exceed $1,000.

OCMH School-Based Peer-Led Wellness Programs in Wisconsin Map 

Authorizing Statute

2019 Act 83, Statute 115.366 - Directs the DPI to establish a competitive grant program for the purpose of supporting peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs in high schools operated by private, public and tribal schools in Wisconsin.

PI-38 Subchapter I and II

Timeline

2026-27 Grant Materials

Types of Applications

New Application

This is for first-time applicants who aim to implement a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program at a high school.

Renewal Application

This applies to high schools that have previously received a peer-to-peer grant and want to continue supporting an existing program. Schools are eligible to submit a renewal application if their initial application falls within the previous two academic years. Otherwise, a new application is required. After three consecutive years of grant renewals, applicants become eligible to apply for a new grant. Renewal applications are non-competitive and not as comprehensive than new applications.

Disclaimer

Ensure you complete the appropriate form based on your application status. If you are a new applicant, use the "New Applicant Form." If you are renewing an existing application, please use the "Renewal Application Form." We recommend carefully reviewing the instructions in the application before submission to avoid any issues.