The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has recently disclosed the commencement of application processes for the School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) and the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSP) grant competitions.
Under the SBMH initiative, competitive grants are made accessible to local education agencies (LEAs) with high needs, aiming to facilitate the employment and augmentation of credentialed school-based mental health service providers. These providers offer vital mental health services to students. Further details and application guidelines are available in the Federal Register’s notice titled “Applications for New Awards; School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program.” Interested parties must submit their applications by April 30, 2024.
Conversely, the MHSP grants are designed to bolster LEAs, collaborating with institutions of higher education, in training school-based mental health services providers. This competitive platform is tailored to elevate the representation of mental health professionals from diverse backgrounds and to advocate for inclusive practices. For comprehensive information and application procedures, stakeholders are directed to the Federal Register’s announcement titled “Applications for New Awards; Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program.” Applications for this grant must be submitted by May 15, 2024.
