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Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems
(Federal Register: May 30, 2006 [CFDA# 84.215M])
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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.
Applications Available: May 30, 2006.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 10, 2006.
Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and Indian tribes. Additional eligibility requirements are listed elsewhere in this notice under section I. Funding Opportunity Description, Additional Requirements.
Estimated Available Funds: $4,861,300. Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications, we may make additional awards in FY 2007 from the list of unfunded applications from this competition.
Estimated Range of Awards: $150,000-$350,000.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $243,065.
Estimated Number of Awards: 20.

Additional Information: Applicable regulations, priorities, and other information are available in the Federal Register notice.

Additional information is available online at:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-2/053006b.html