Proof Alliance is committed to preventing prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) by creating awareness of the risks associated with drinking alcohol while pregnant and increasing the number of people who plan their pregnancies and engage in healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant. In support of this work, we are seeking applications from colleges and universities that are interested in engaging their student population through events focused on preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies. Colleges can request up to $2,500 to host one or multiple prevention events on campus.
The College Ambassador Program focuses on early prevention efforts on college campuses. Most college students are not actively considering starting a family, but many are engaging in high-risk behaviors such as alcohol use and unprotected sexual activity, both of which increase the risk of unintended pregnancy.1 In Minnesota, 60% of college students report monthly alcohol use, and nearly 1 in 4 engage in high-risk drinking. Nearly 80% of female college students in Minnesota are sexually active, and 15.6% report having used emergency contraception at least once.2 By informing students about preconception health and the importance of planned, alcohol-free pregnancies, grantees will: increase the students’ awareness of FASD; help them address and reduce risky health behaviors; and decrease their risk of unplanned and/or alcohol-exposed pregnancies.
For any questions related to the College Ambassador Program, please contact Sarah Brown at sarah.brown@proofalliance.org or 651-917-2370.
 Huber LRB, Ersek JL. Contraceptive Use among Sexually Active University Students. Journal of Women’s Health. 2009;18(7):1063-1070.
RFP (PDF version) (Word Doc version)– This document includes eligibility information, application requirements, and the grant application forms. It can be helpful to read through this form before you apply online, as it will show you all of the information needed to submit your application.
Budget Worksheet (Excel)– This Excel file is required to apply. You can upload the completed Budget Worksheet at the end of your online application, or you can send it via e-mail, mail, or fax.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online grant application, please contact Sarah Brown at sarah.brown@proofalliance.org or call 651-917-2370. Please indicate what assistance you need.
Save & Continue Later: The online application allows you to save your work and come back to it later to finish. If you choose this option, please save the unique hyperlink it provides for you. Proof Alliance does not have access to retrieve the link or any unsaved work. It is recommended that you enter your email address to send the link directly to your email. The link will expire after 30 days.
Application Review Form (PDF): This document features the criteria on which the review committee will rate your application for funding consideration.
Past Grantee Highlights (PDF): This document features highly successful past grantee events and can serve as inspiration when planning your own Proof Alliance prevention event.
FAQs (PDF): Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about the Proof Alliance College Ambassador Program. If you have other questions, please contact Sarah Brown at sarah.brown@proofalliance.org or 651-917-2370.
Before you begin your online application, the form has a feature for you to save your work and come back to it later to finish. If you choose this option, please save the unique hyperlink it provides for you. Proof Alliance does not have access to retrieve the link or any unsaved work. It is recommended that you enter your email address to send the link directly to your email. The link will expire after 30 days.
Name of person filling out application and will be the main contact person.
Please describe the type of community event or activity you will implement, including the date, time, and location of the event. For examples of highly successful past events, please see our Past Grantee Highlights.
Be specific and comprehensive in your explanation, i.e. distribute information during a community event, give an educational presentation, through trivia/games, non-alcohol drink samples, etc.
If you have hosted a College Ambassador Program grant-funded event in the past, are you planning to increase your reach from past years?
Describe specifically how your event will be promoted in your community to encourage attendance/participation. Please note how many people you expect to reach within each category. Be sure to include these items in your budget if costs will be incurred.
This RFP does not obligate Proof Alliance to award a contract or complete the project, and Proof Alliance reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be in its best interest.