Adolescent Health Resiliency (AH26) Continuation Solicitation

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), through its Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health, is offering continuation funding for the Adolescent Health Resiliency program (AH26). This funding opportunity supports initiatives that enhance adolescent health through coordinated, data-driven, and community-focused interventions. The grant is part of a broader effort to improve health equity and reduce disparities among youth across Ohio. It operates under a 100% deliverables-based reimbursement model, ensuring that funds are only distributed based on the successful completion of specified program activities. Funding for this program comes from both state and federal sources. It is intended for agencies that previously received competitive awards and have demonstrated their capacity to implement effective adolescent health strategies. Grant funding is applicable for the budget period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and falls within the broader performance period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026. Eligible applicants include agencies that are current subrecipients in good standing with ODH, have no outstanding debts, and are not under legal or financial sanction from the Attorney General’s office. The program mandates that all application components be submitted electronically through the Grants Management Information System (GMIS) by 4:00 p.m. on May 19, 2025. Hand-delivered, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Submission constitutes acknowledgment of compliance with ODH policies, federal and state regulations, and the original competitive solicitation. Required components include a program narrative detailing updates and progress, a revised SMART objectives workplan, documentation of health disparity reduction strategies, a detailed budget justification, and additional attachments including a CLAS strategic plan and evidence of insurance and nonprofit status where applicable. Five key deliverables are defined for continuation funding: maintaining an Adolescent Health Coordinator position, conducting trauma-informed care training, updating and implementing a community health training workplan, facilitating a community advisory committee, and providing comprehensive monthly and quarterly reporting. Emphasis is placed on using data dashboards like Ohio Health Improvement Zones and Youth Wellbeing metrics to target community needs effectively. The grant explicitly prohibits expenditures on lobbying, entertainment, and other non-program-related activities and requires adherence to federal cost principles. Applicants must also fulfill post-submission requirements, including monthly and quarterly reporting via GMIS, and ensure all financial data aligns with federal transparency standards. Additional considerations include prioritizing human trafficking victims where applicable, and submission of an annual report with data visualization of outcomes. Contact for application support is Marius Igwe, available via email at Marius.Igwe@odh.ohio.gov.