New Grant Opportunities: Project AWARE, Improving Access to Overdose Treatment
New Grant Opportunities SAMHSA is announcing the availability of up to $210 million for Project AWARE State Education Agency grants Application Due Date: Monday, June 4, 2018 SAMHSA is is accepting applications for Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) State Education Agency grants totaling up to $210 million over the next five years. The purpose of this program is to build or expand the capacity of State Educational Agencies, in partnership with State Mental Health Agencies overseeing school-aged youth and local education agencies to: Increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged youth; Provide training for school personnel and other adults who interact with school-aged youth; Connect school-aged youth, who may have behavioral health issues, and their families to needed services. SAMHSA expects that this program will focus on partnerships and collaboration between state