Request
for Applications (RFA)
We are inviting young people from across
Texas to submit creative materials (videos, digital art, murals) to
promote behaviors that
can prevent the spread of COVID-19. Materials will be used by
schools, health departments, and other community groups to promote
COVID-19 protective behaviors. This contest is being hosted by
the COVID-19 Communications Team
within the Health Promotion/Behavioral Sciences Department at
UTHealth School of Public Health in partnership with community organizations
across Texas.
GUIDELINES
- Submissions must
be created by student(s) and supported by an identified parent, adult
mentor, or sponsor. Parent/Guardian permission and signature are
required with submission.
- K
through 12 students, student clubs, after-school programs, youth
nonprofit organizations, school wellness teams, and other youth-based
groups are encouraged to apply.
- Creative
expression content can be in English or Spanish and may include translation
into other languages.
- Submissions
can be either as an individual or as a group of youth. If completed as a
group, we need permission forms from all youth involved with the
submission.
- Creative
expression content needs to be authentic and original, or it will be
excluded from the competition. We will review for authentication and use
of other’s materials or ideas.
- Creative
expression content should link directly to any of the four main
COVID-19 prevention behaviors (mask wearing, handwashing, social
distancing, not touching your face). However, simple, direct, and brief
content/message (e.g., short videos) is encouraged
- Multiple
submission are allowed!
APPLICATION PROCESS & KEY DATES
- Campaign Launch: Request
for Applications (RFAs) will be sent on Friday, July 17th, 2020.
- Application Format: Applicants
must submit the application from at https://sph.uth.edu/landing/covid-youth/.
- Due Date: Creative
Expression Submissions are due Sunday, August 30, 2020.
- Awards: 1st - $300 Wal-mart e-gift
card; 2nd -
$100 Wal-Mart e-gift card; Honorable recognition - Submissions will
be posted on UTSPH Facebook page.
- Notification of Awards: Participants
will be notified of awards by September 30, 2020.
- If you have any questions, contact Jacob
Szeszulski at Jacob.Szeszulski@uth.tmc.edu
(preferred) or call 1-713-500-9679.