School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG)
The School Health Professional Grant helps Colorado K-12 schools expand mental and behavioral health services by funding licensed health professionals and related supports.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year awards; initial term of 1 year, renewable for up to 3 years total; grant size varies based on need and available appropriations.
Summary: Funds Colorado K-12 education providers to hire or contract licensed health professionals and expand school-based mental and behavioral health services.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change based on state appropriations.
Description
The School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG) supports Colorado K-12 education providers—including school districts, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and charter schools—in increasing the presence of licensed school health professionals. The program aims to strengthen school-based behavioral and mental health infrastructure, enhance prevention and early intervention services, and provide direct behavioral health care to students. Funding may be used to hire or contract with school nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other licensed professionals, as well as to provide training, screening, counseling, therapy, and referral services.
