Reducing Access to Lethal Means

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking applications for a grant to reduce access to lethal means and provide education on safe storage practices. The goal of this grant is to create a protective environment and implement strategies to reduce access to lethal means among disproportionately affected populations. The grant will support one organization for a period of 12 months, from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027. The grantee will be required to track performance measures and submit quarterly progress reports. The grant will focus on implementing a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention, including convening and connecting multisectoral partners, using data to identify vulnerable populations, and assessing gaps in existing programs. The grantee will also be required to develop and share a success story and participate in IDPH Suicide Prevention activities. • The grant will support one organization for a period of 12 months. • The grantee will be required to track performance measures and submit quarterly progress reports. • The grant will focus on implementing a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention. • The grantee will be required to develop and share a success story and participate in IDPH Suicide Prevention activities. • The grant will support the implementation of strategies to reduce access to lethal means among disproportionately affected populations.