Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative: Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: If a school has an elementary, middle and high school in one location, how many $500 grants are they eligible for?

A: If they are separate schools (operates independently with leadership within each school), each school can receive one grant of $500.


Q: If there are three (3) schools, one (1) district and one (1) tax ID, how many grants are they eligible for?

A: Each school is eligible to receive the $500 GSSI grant.


Q: If there is interest in participating in the GSSI program who can I reach out to?

A: Please contact the New York Life Foundation (nylfoundation@newyorklife.com) and copy Maria Collins (maria_collins@nyl.com).


Q: How can I order materials for the presentations?

A: The New York Life bereavement resources can be ordered through the Company Store. Use code ‘BEREAVEMENT’ for free shipping.


Q: Is a recording of the GSSI training available?

A: On-demand training is coming soon!


Q: Where can I get all the presentation materials and flyers?

A: Click here to return to the main GSSI page (password ‘nylife’) and scroll to “Your Training Materials.”


Q: I don’t see Grief-Sensitive Schools as an option when trying to submit a grant. Who can I reach out to?

A: Please contact the New York Life Foundation (nylfoundation@newyorklife.com).


Q: How can I see the status of the grant I submitted for my school?

A: Please contact the New York Life Foundation (nylfoundation@newyorklife.com) to check on the status of your grant submission.


Q: What do I do if I don’t see my school listed in the database when submitting a grant?

A: Please contact the New York Life Foundation (nylfoundation@newyorklife.com).


Q: To be eligible for the GSSI grant, what is the minimum number of school personnel needed at the presentation?

A: A minimum of 5 school personnel will need to attend the GSSI presentation.