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1-15-2009--OSDFS PREVENTION NEWS BULLETIN MENU

  1. U.S. DEPT. OF ED'S OSDFS ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR THE INTEGRATION OF SCHOOLS AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS--CFDA 84.215M
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U.S. DEPT. OF ED'S OSDFS ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR THE INTEGRATION OF SCHOOLS AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS--CFDA 84.215M
Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems; (CFDA) Number: 84.215M.

Dates: Applications Available: January 12, 2009.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 23, 2009.

Purpose of Program: Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems will provide funds to increase student access to high-quality mental health care by developing innovative approaches that link school systems with the local mental health system.

Priority: In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(iv), this priority is from section 5541 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) (20 U.S.C. 7269).

Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$400,000.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: $325,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 15.

Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Project Period: Up to 24 months. Budgets should be developed for a single award with a project period of up to 24 months. No continuation awards will be provided.

Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law, and Indian tribes. Additional eligibility requirements are listed elsewhere in this notice under sectionI. Funding Opportunity Description, Additional Requirements.

Cost Sharing or Matching: This program does not require cost sharing or matching. Supplement-Not-Supplant: This program involves supplement-not- supplant funding requirements in accordance with section 5541(i) of the ESEA. IV. Application and Submission Information 1. Address to Request Application Package: You can obtain an application package via the Internet or from the EducationPublicationsCenter (ED Pubs). To obtain a copy via the Internet, use the following address:

You may access the electronic grant application for the Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems at <

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Allen, U.S. Department of Education, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Office 10079, 550 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20202-6450. Telephone: (202) 245-7875 or by e- mail: <mailto:.

For the complete application package, please visit the OSDFS web site at:

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