Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education)
Project AWARE funds the creation of lasting school-based mental health programs through partnerships among education agencies, mental health providers, communities, families, and youth.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $55,254,593; ~36 awards expected
Summary: Supports development of sustainable, school-based mental health infrastructure and collaborative partnerships to advance wellness and resiliency in education.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change—monitor the program page for updates.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), aims to foster the development of sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health programs and services. Award recipients are expected to build strong collaborative partnerships among State, Local, and Tribal Education Agencies, State Mental Health Agencies, community-based behavioral health providers, school personnel, community organizations, families, and school-aged youth. The overarching goal is to advance wellness and resiliency within educational settings by improving access to and coordination of mental health services for youth.
