“The Time is Now” Project Aware is a SAMHSA Grant opportunity. Its purpose is to:
- Build and expand the capacity of state educational agencies
- Increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged youth,
- Provide training for school personnel and other adults who interact with school-aged youth
- Detect and respond to mental health issues in children and young adults
- Connect children, youth, and families who may have behavioral health issues with appropriate services.
Anticipated Award Amount: Up to $1.95 million/year
Submission deadline: June 16, 2014
State Educational Agencies Grant (SEA)
$34.1 Million for Project Aware
$4.7 Million for Mental Health First Aid
Up to 20 awards of $1.9 million (up to $236,000 per year for MHFA Component 2) for up to 5 years
Local Educational Agencies Grant (LEA)
$9.4 million for Mental Health First Aid
Up to 100 awards (up to $50,000 per year for MHFA) for up to 2 years
