Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #SM-26-005

Grant Funding for School-Based Mental Health Infrastructure (Project AWARE)

Buyer

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Posted

October 04, 2023

Identifier

SM-26-005

NAICS

624190, 813319, 611710

This opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports the development of school-based mental health infrastructure through the Project AWARE grant program. - Government Buyer: - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services - Products/Services Requested: - Development of sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services - Emphasis on collaborative partnerships with: - State, Local, and Tribal Education Agencies - State Mental Health Agencies - Community-based behavioral health providers - School personnel, community organizations, families, and school-aged youth - Eligibility: - Domestic public and private nonprofit entities - Funding Details: - Total funding: approximately $55,254,593 - Expected number of awards: 36 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No cost sharing or matching required - Focus on building long-term, sustainable mental health support in educational settings - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services rather than product procurement.

Description

Project AWARE aims to develop a sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Award recipients are expected to build collaborative partnerships with various educational and mental health agencies, community-based behavioral health providers, school personnel, community organizations, families, and school-aged youth. The program is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under the Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance. Eligible applicants include domestic public and private nonprofit entities. The funding amount is approximately $55 million with an expected 36 awards.

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