Youth Problem Gambling, Gaming and Digital Media Overuse
Youth Prevention Education Grant Program
- Grants of up to $5,000 are available for middle schools, high schools and at-risk community-based programs to implement the NC Problem Gambling Program Youth Prevention Education (YPE) seven lesson curriculum. Instructors are trained, provided technical support and given the materials needed to implement the program.
- Educators can also opt to facilitate the curriculum in a learning management system. In this system, instructor-led modules are coupled with multiple choice questions. To provide this to students, instructors must attend a two-hour training to learn to facilitate the curriculum utilizing this model.
- Both methods of instruction have been proven to be effective in delivering the curriculum and changing behaviors, attitudes, beliefs and knowledge around gambling.
- Instructors must also engage students in an outreach activity. This can include implementing a problem gambling poster competition or public service announcement with the NC Problem Gambling Program website and helpline, or implementing a media literacy project where students are analyzing marketing, advertising or persuasive design techniques.
- Grant applications are accepted May through August of each year. The application process is competitive. Links to Grant documents are below.
YPE Gambling, Gaming, and Digital Media Overuse Grant Information and Guidelines
YPE Gambling, Gaming, and Digital Media Overuse Grant Application
Health Class Curriculum Grant
A Youth Problem Gambling Prevention Program
Grants from $5,000 – $20,000 are available for NC school districts and supporting community organizations to apply for PE and Health teachers from middle schools and high schools who work with 6th – 9th grades to be trained to implement:
Option A
A health curriculum selected by the school district that includes health information on the prevention of youth problematic behaviors in gambling, gaming and digital media use.
Option B
Choice Led Health is a skills-based health curriculum providing student learning experiences to deepen their knowledge and attitudes using a variety of participatory methods. A choice led health teacher personalizes instruction for all learners by providing a variety of “student choice and voice” assignments aligned with national and state health education standards. A choice led health classroom provides numerous solutions to increase student attention, recall information and practice health related skills for a lifetime.
Grant applications are accepted between May and August of each year. The application process is competitive. Links to the grant documents are below.
Health Class Curriculum Grant Information and Guidelines
Health Class Curriculum Grant Application