News Brief
Department of Health and Human Services Encourages States to Apply for Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grants
By Abby HexterThe Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for the FY 2013 Safe Schools/Healthy Students State Planning, Local Education Agency, and Local Community Cooperative Agreements. The purpose of this program is to create safe and supportive schools and communities by bringing the SS/HS model to scale by building partnerships among educational, behavioral health, and criminal/juvenile justice systems.
Eligible applicants are the State Education Agency or the State Mental Health Authority in states, territories, and the District of Columbia; and federally recognized American Indian/Alaskan Native Tribes and tribal organizations. The estimated award amount is up to $2.214 million per year for four years and the due date for applications is July 1, 2013.
Read the full announcement here. Any questions about this grant announcement can be sent to SSHS_RFA-2013@samhsa.hhs.gov.