[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)](https://www.samhsa.gov)

Estimated Post Date: February 17, 2026

Estimated total program funding: $56,170,333 | ~37 awards expected

Supports development of sustainable school-based mental health infrastructure through collaborative partnerships.

This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change.

--- ## Description This grant supports the development of sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Awardees are expected to build collaborative partnerships with State, Local, and Tribal Education Agencies; State Mental Health Agencies; behavioral health care providers; school personnel; community organizations; families; and school-aged youth. The goal is to enhance wellness and resiliency in educational settings by improving access to behavioral health resources and fostering systemic collaboration. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Post Date: February 17, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $56,170,333 - Expected number of awards: 37 - No cost sharing or matching required - Award ceiling and floor not specified --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: Domestic public and private nonprofit entities - "Others" category applies; for clarification, both public and private nonprofit organizations within the United States are eligible --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official notice and application instructions will be posted on or after the estimated post date. - Applications will be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360969). - Review the program forecast page for updates and detailed application requirements as they become available. --- ## Additional Information - Program focuses on collaborative, cross-sector partnerships to improve school-based mental health. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. - For program details and updates, monitor the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360969). --- ## External Links - [SAMHSA Home Page](https://www.samhsa.gov) - [Project AWARE Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360969) - [SAMHSA Contact Page](https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------| | Nancy Kelly | [SEA_AWARE@samhsa.hhs.gov](mailto:SEA_AWARE@samhsa.hhs.gov) | (240) 276-1143 |

Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)

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