The vanguard sprirc initiative: leading the way in suicide prevention training and education

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. received a $2.89 million Cooperative Agreement award from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) under the Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects program (CFDA 12.750) on August 20, 2025. The Vanguard SPRIRC Initiative will deliver suicide prevention training and education services over a five-year performance period through August 19, 2030. This award supports the USUHS mission to advance healthcare capabilities for military personnel and veterans by developing and implementing evidence-based suicide prevention curricula and training programs designed to enhance mental health resilience and intervention capabilities across the uniformed services and related healthcare systems.

The cooperative agreement mechanism enables the Henry M. Jackson Foundation to lead a collaborative research and education initiative that will likely include partnerships with academic institutions and military medical facilities to develop comprehensive training materials, conduct educational program delivery, and generate outcomes relevant to suicide prevention within military populations. The award reflects USUHS's strategic priority to fund translational initiatives that address critical mental health challenges affecting military readiness and personnel wellness, consistent with the program's focus on psychological health interventions and military medical readiness initiatives.