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First Responder Mental Health Services Grant is sponsored by Utah System of Higher Education. This state-funded grant program provides funding to first responders, first responder agency support staff, first responder volunteers, or retired first responders in Utah who are seeking a degree or certificate to become a mental health therapist.
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First Responder Mental Health Services Grant - Utah System of Higher Education First Responder Mental Health Services Grant The First Responder Mental Health Services Grant is a state-funded grant program that provides funding to first responders, first responder agency support staff, first responder volunteers, or retired first responders in Utah who are seeking a degree or certificate to become a mental health therapist.
First responders, direct support staff at a first responder agency, first responder volunteers and retired first responders in Utah as defined in Board Policy R627 Be a first responder, direct support staff at a first responder agency, first responder volunteer, or a retiree who worked as a first responder in Utah Enroll in a degree or certificate program that will qualify the applicant upon completion to become a mental health therapist at an eligible institution Prerequisite degrees do not qualify for funding Up to $6,000 per academic year, after all other financial aid Up to four academic years Public, degree-granting institutions: Private, non-profit institutions: Western Governors University Second application period for the 2026-27 academic year: Deadline: November 16, 2026 Awards during this application period include spring and summer 2027 semesters.
Recipients awarded during the first application period do not need to reapply now. Two application periods for the 2027-28 academic year will be available next year. Check back in the spring for details about the first application window.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: First responders, direct support staff at a first responder agency, first responder volunteers, or retired first responders in Utah enrolling in a degree or certificate program to become a mental health therapist at an eligible institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000 per academic year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for First Responder Mental Health Services Grant are due November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
First Responder Mental Health Services Grant is funded by Utah System of Higher Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Utah. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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