Demonstration Projects to Research and Evaluate Strategies Aligned with CDC’s What Works in Schools Approach

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to conduct evaluation research that builds the evidence base for innovative, school-based, or school-linked strategies to promote the health of youth across multiple health domains. Strategies aim to improve sexual and reproductive health, improve mental and behavioral health, reduce suicidality, decrease substance use and experiences of violence, and address health equity among youth in the United States are of particular interest. This NOFO provides funding to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of school-based approaches aligned with CDC’s What Works in Schools (WWIS) approach to promote positive student health behaviors, experiences, and outcomes in state/territorial, and local education agencies and youth-serving organizations.