The GAP Program provides grant funding to help Michigan schools and eligible community organizations deliver gambling education and awareness programming grounded in research. The program supports education that helps participants understand gambling risks, make informed decisions, recognize potential signs of problem gambling, and learn about available resources and support.
Up to $10,000 in grant funding is available per eligible organization. Applications open September 2026 and will be accepted on a rolling basis while funding remains available.
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Betting Blueprint is a research-informed, interactive 10-module curriculum designed for college students, using real-world scenarios and activities to explore gambling-related risks and harm prevention. Its train-the-trainer model prepares campus personnel and peer educators to deliver ongoing education, with guidance for adapting content to varied student populations. And on the cost include the following after the amount: (Priced based on undergraduate enrollment, Train-the-trainer registration included).
Ideal target audience:
College aged individuals
Cost: $3,500-$8,500
Navigating Risks and Rewards is a comprehensive, research-informed prevention package combining an interactive, activity-based student curriculum delivered through a train-the-teacher model, professional certification for educators, and education for parents/caregivers. Together, these components support a coordinated approach to gambling risk awareness and harm prevention across schools and families.
Ideal target audience:
High school students
Cost: $2,500 per district
The IC360 Collegiate Education Program helps protect student-athletes and campus staff from sports betting risks through education, compliance guidance, and integrity best practices.
Ideal target audience: College aged individuals
Cost:
Virtual: $2,500
In-Person: $10,000 per college for up to 5 sessions/day over 3 days, unlimited participants, with data insights provided.
Cost: $3,500
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HEC) offers facilitator training for You Bet?, a non‑judgmental, gambling‑neutral program that helps college students build risk‑reduction skills, recognize warning signs in peers, and connect with resources. The train‑the‑trainer, offered virtually or in person, prepares professionals or peer leaders to deliver the program to students in campus settings.
Ideal target audience:
College aged individuals
Cost:
Virtual: $2,000 for 3-hours, plus $150 per participant
In-Person: $3,500 for 4-hour training, plus $150 per participant
MACGH offers Not Just A Game, an evidence-based sports betting prevention curriculum with an in-person Train-the-Trainer model. We prepare educators and youth-serving professionals to deliver the program directly to young people with lessons that are easy to integrate into Health and Wellness classes. Our curriculum builds gambling literacy while strengthening decision-making, financial literacy, media literacy, and self-management skills.
Ideal target audience:
Educators, prevention professionals, coaches and other youth-serving professionals working with high school studentsCost: $1,500 per educator, $10,000 for groups of up to 10 educators; $20,000 for groups of up to 25 educators. Educators from different schools/districts may attend the same training. Package includes in-person instruction, materials, and live technical assistance for attendees throughout the school year. https://macgh.org/trainings/youth-sports-betting-curriculum-program/
