Project AWARE
Project AWARE funds Colorado schools to build integrated behavioral health systems, increasing mental health awareness, early identification, and evidence-based supports for students and staff.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; prior awards supported multi-year, district-wide infrastructure and capacity-building projects.
Summary: Supports Colorado schools and districts in building comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health systems to enhance student mental health and resilience.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; details and deadlines are subject to change.
Description
Project AWARE is a statewide initiative led by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) to strengthen school-based mental and behavioral health infrastructure. Through collaborative partnerships with educators, districts, state agencies, and community organizations, the program aims to build comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated systems of behavioral health services in Colorado schools. Project AWARE focuses on increasing mental health awareness, improving early identification and response, and expanding access to evidence-based behavioral health supports for students, families, and school staff. The program aligns with Colorado’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (COMTSS) and broader efforts to improve school climate, safety, and social-emotional learning.
