health · HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA

Trauma-Informed Services in Schools

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · SM-26-006

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $970K

Total Program Funding

$6.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 16, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

SAMHSA funds 6 grants (up to $970K each, $6M total) for trauma-informed services in schools — embedding behavioral health professionals and trauma-responsive practices within K-12 schools.

Who Should Apply

School districts, community mental health centers with school partnerships, or nonprofits providing school-based behavioral health services.

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations without school partnerships, private therapy practices.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must provide trauma-informed services IN schools
•6 awards up to $970K each
•Must include direct services AND school culture change
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Show a multi-tiered approach: universal trauma training for ALL staff, targeted groups for at-risk students, intensive services for those with trauma histories.

Competitiveness: Moderate — 6 awards for school-community partnerships.

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this program is to increase student access to evidence-based support services and mental health care by developing innovative initiatives, activities, and programs to link local school systems with local trauma support and mental health services.

Note: At least one award will be made to a tribe or tribal organizations pending adequate application volume.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility is statutorily limited to State Education Agencies (SEAs), including SEAs in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. outlying areas including American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; Local Educational Agencies; Indian Tribes or their Tribal Educational Agencies; a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education; Regional Corporation; or a Native Hawaiian Educational Organization.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $970K
Total Program Funding: $6.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 16, 2026

Application Deadline: July 16, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Office of Financial Resources Division of Grants Management 240-276-1940

NOFOBudget.CMHS@samhsa.hhs.gov

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