School Based Mental Health Grant Application Available
The Department of Public Instruction's SBMH grant program, authorized under Wis. Stat. sec. 115.367 is designed to support public school districts, independent charter schools and consortium of these, in collaborating with community mental health providers to develop and implement comprehensive school-based mental health programs and practices.
Grantees have used grant funds to support staff training in school-based mental health practices such as trauma-sensitive schools, social and emotional learning, and mental health literacy. Funds can be used to purchase evidence-based curriculum and materials necessary to support the curriculum. Grantees may use funds for positions that support the grant work plan.
Grants are due May 3, 2021. Access all application information here.