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Canopy Children's Solutions, a Mississippi-based organization, is seeking proposals for outcome evaluation services to support the expansion of the Canopy Anywhere program across 29 low- to moderate-income school districts throughout Mississippi. The procurement requires an independent vendor to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Canopy Anywhere initiative, an innovative, technology-enabled mental health solution designed to reduce crisis-level interventions among middle and high school students and their caregivers. Key deliverables include assessment of program effectiveness, implementation fidelity, and overall impact. The project timeline extends from October 6, 2025, through June 15, 2027, with program rollout targeted for spring 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email to procurement@mycanopy.com with the subject line "Evaluation Request for Proposal" by February 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The evaluation scope encompasses Canopy Anywhere, which was initially launched in 2023 as a pilot project within Madison County School District and utilizes a HOPE-based wellness approach emphasizing early identification and facilitated connection to mental health and community supports.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, incumbent vendors, or current contractors within the available documentation. Additionally, pricing terms, financial requirements, and possible award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided RFP materials. Project funding is provided by the Community Development Block Grant-COVID-19 Response (CDBG-CV) Program, which is administered by the State of Mississippi in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Prospective vendors should contact Canopy Children's Solutions directly for clarification regarding any missing specifications, financial parameters, or additional submission requirements that may be included in the complete RFP documentation.