Current Grants
Grow Your School's Capacity.
The Principal Student Support Services Grant places fully funded qualified mental healthcare professionals in qualifying schools across the country. The program is supported by participating health plans to address the social determinants of health.
What Schools Receive
Everything Your Students Need
Mental Health Professional
A fully funded qualified mental healthcare professional placed directly on your campus
Multi-Year Principal Funding
Annual principal-directed funding over five years for mental health initiatives
Full Credentialing & Support
All credentialing, training, and ongoing support handled by SBHSN™
What's your biggest challenge right now?
Weekly group sessions build SEL and behavior skills before incidents happen. Teachers get de-escalation coaching for the moment things spike, and classroom observations find the triggers your referral data can't show.
When the model works this problem each week
38%
drop in behavioral referrals in network schools
Who Should Apply
Eligibility Criteria
Local Education Agency (LEA)
Charter School Management Company
Charter School
Public School
Private School (Faith-Based and Non-Faith-Based)
500+ students enrolled in grades 6–12
70%+ Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility
Why This Matters
The Reality
1 in 5 students faces a mental health disorder annually
Most receive no support, especially in underserved communities
Schools are the #1 access point for early intervention
What We Expect
A Partnership, Not Paperwork
Appoint a Grant Coordinator as liaison between the school and SBHSN™
Join periodic progress calls with the SBHSN™ team
Grant Review Process
Competitive Review
Evaluated by a Grant Review Committee of education, healthcare, and legal experts
Application Deadlines
Applications are due on the first Monday of July, September, November, and February.
Ready to Apply?
Questions? Reach us at grants@sbhsnetwork.com