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School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This program provides grants to state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and consortia of LEAs to increase the number of credentialed school-based mental health service providers delivering mental health services to students in high-need LEAs.
The goal is to recruit and retain qualified mental health professionals in schools.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and consortia of LEAs as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801. Priority given to SEAs proposing respecialization for existing professionals to become credentialed school psychologists and to rural applicants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,250,000 - $1,750,000 (estimated range per award). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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