Trauma-Informed Services in Schools

About this grant

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 tribes or tribal organizations pending adequate application volume. Grant Number: SM-26-006. Expected awards: 6.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Eligibility is statutorily limited to State Education Agencies; 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.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 6
• Total Program Funding: $5.5M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: SM-26-006
7. 7Posted: 2026-03-20

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