Community Readiness Assessment Grant Application

With support from Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG), Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) is launching the Problem Gambling Community Readiness Assessment (CRA) Grant.

This project addresses a critical gap in Ohio’s problem gambling prevention system by equipping local agencies, community groups and coalitions with the tools to assess their community’s readiness and translate findings into data-driven insights that guide future prevention efforts. By beginning with the CRA, this project ensures that future strategies are rooted in evidence and tailored to community needs.

In This Process, Grant Recipients Will:

Analyze local data to determine a problem of practice

Select community stakeholders that have a pulse on your community

Conduct structured 30-60 minute interviews with each stakeholder focused on your problem of practice

Transcribe each interview

Score interviews to determine dimension and overall readiness score

Review goals and strategies appropriate for your community based on assessment results

Eligibility

  • Organizations, coalitions or community groups that apply must be Ohio-based and Prevention-Certified through OhioMHAS
  • A minimum of 4 Team Members to fully participate including:
  • Two members must conduct and transcribe 8–10 stakeholder interviews.
  • Two members must score the interviews using the Tri-Ethnic Community Readiness Model scoring process.

Of these, one member will be designated as the Team Lead to ensure that all processes are followed accurately and completed in a timely manner.

  • Active participation in the Community Readiness Assessment process

Project Timeline

October 22, 2025 – May 29, 2026
Specific dates and times for meetings and events can be found in the application.

Grant Funds

Up to five Grant recipients will receive $15,000 to cover programmatic expenses such as staff time, travel, documentation and transcription services, data analysis, etc.


PGNO may offer additional funding in future years to support further development of planning tools related to CRA results.

To Complete the Application, You'll Need the Following:

  • 1. Organizational Information

    • Summarize the history and evolution of your organization and its commitment to public health and community issues, particularly problem gambling.
    • List the prevention programs and initiatives your organization currently runs.
    • Highlight key achievements and successes of your organization in the area of community health and prevention.
    • Provide examples of organizational buy-in for this project.
    • Discuss how this grant aligns with current efforts and your organization’s overall mission.

  • 2. Team Member Information (minimum of 4)

    • List the four team members who will be involved in the Community Readiness Assessment process. One team member will be the team lead. 

  • 3. Demonstration of Interest & Need

    • Explain the key challenges your community may face regarding problem gambling?
    • Why do you believe a community readiness assessment is necessary for your community, and how would the data from the assessment benefit your organization?  
    • Do you have any data from your community that has motivated your decision to apply for this grant? 

  • 4. Sustainability Concepts

    • Describe the leadership or organizational support that will be in place to ensure continued engagement in problem gambling prevention services once the grant ends.

  • 5. Complete Budget Template

    TBD

Please submit your application by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered.


Applicants will be notified of their selection status by Monday, October 13, 2025.

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Have questions? Email us at: Applications@PGNOhio.org