The deadline for the Cook County Shop Talk funding opportunity offered by Cook County Department of Public Health has been extended from July 30 to Aug. 6. Funding for Cook County Shop Talk will expand culturally responsive community conversations about mental health for teens and young adults in high-need suburban communities. CCDPH is seeking proposals from municipalities that can engage youth of color in their communities to host community mental health events. The Cook County Shop Talk events will be hosted by municipalities for teens and/or young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 years old. Municipalities will have the flexibility to engage different age groups for their events.

Eligibility: Municipalities in suburban Cook County, excluding Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, and Stickney Township, which are served by their own state-certified public health departments.

Awards: A total of $475,000 in funding is available. Up to four awards are available, including up to two awards in south suburban Cook County and up to two awards in west suburban Cook County. Individual awards will range from $118,750 to $237,500.

Extended Application Deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6 PM CST

For more information, visit cookcountypublichealth.org