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Pilot Program

A small-scale, short-term project designed to test how a new idea or approach works before deciding whether to implement it more widely.

Evidence-based

Programs or practices that have been shown to be effective through rigorous research and scientific study.

Peer Support Activities

Programs where individuals with shared experiences offer emotional, social, or practical support, encouragement, and understanding to each other.

Secondary Schools

Schools that provide education beyond elementary school, typically encompassing middle school and high school grades.

Eligible Entities

The specific types of organizations, such as states, tribal governments, or their subdivisions, that are allowed to apply for funding or awards under a program.

Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use

A high-ranking official within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for federal policies and programs related to mental health and substance abuse.

Competitive Basis

A system where applicants compete against each other for a limited number of awards or grants, with selection based on the quality and merit of their proposals.