Stronger Connections Grant for Mental Health and Well-being in Schools
U.S. Department of Education Grant Opportunity
Improve mental health support in schools!
The Department of Education is providing grants to State education agencies (SEAs) to help them improve the mental health and well-being of students and school staff. This program is called the Stronger Connections Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (SCTAC) Grant Program.
Who can apply?
- State education agencies (SEAs)
- Bureau of Indian Education
What does the grant support?
- SEAs will use the grant money to provide technical assistance and training to local school districts (LEAs) that most need help.
- The goal is to improve mental health support for early learners, school-aged children, educators, and other school staff.
Key details
- Grant applications are due August 26, 2024.
- Up to $1 million can be awarded per grant.
- Total program funding is $10,930,000.
How to learn more
- Contact: Hamed Negron-Perez (202-219-1674 or SCTAC@ed.gov)
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Stronger Connections Grant: Building a Support System for School Mental Health (U.S. Department of Education)
Empowering Schools to Address Student and Staff Well-being
The U.S. Department of Education’s Stronger Connections Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (SCTAC) Grant Program is a critical initiative to strengthen mental health support in schools.
Who can apply?
- State Education Agencies (SEAs): Government agencies overseeing K-12 public education within a state.
- Bureau of Indian Education: The federal agency supporting the educational needs of federally recognized tribes.
What does the grant support?
SEAs will use the grant funding to provide two main types of support to local school districts (LEAs) facing challenges in mental health:
- Technical Assistance: This involves providing expert guidance and resources. Examples include:
- School climate assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Development of mental health programs and prevention strategies.
- Strategies to connect students with mental health professionals.
- Capacity Building: This focuses on equipping educators and staff with the skills and knowledge to address mental health concerns. Examples include:
- Training on recognizing signs of mental health issues in students.
- Workshops on social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to promote emotional well-being.
- Professional development on supporting students who have experienced trauma.
Goals of the program:
- Enhance access to mental health services for students of all ages (early learners, elementary, middle, and high school).
- Equip educators and staff with tools to identify and address student mental health concerns.
- Foster a positive and supportive school environment that promotes mental well-being for both students and staff.
Key details:
- Application Deadline: August 26, 2024 (Don’t miss out!)
- Maximum Award Amount: Up to $1 million per grant
- Total Program Funding: $10,930,000
This is an official U.S. government website.
Additional considerations:
- You may mention specific mental health concerns the grant aims to address (e.g., anxiety, depression, bullying).
- Briefly explain the criteria for LEAs to receive support from funded SEAs (e.g., high poverty rates, lack of existing mental health resources).