Project Grant M0154896

This federal Project Grant award of $579,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants program (CFDA 93.732) will support the University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute, Inc. (KUMCRI) in developing and expanding the behavioral health workforce to increase access to mental health services, particularly in rural and medically underserved areas.

The grant, with a performance period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029, will enable KUMCRI to implement educational and training initiatives targeting professionals and paraprofessionals across disciplines such as nursing, counseling, social work, psychology, and addiction medicine. The focus will be on addressing substance use disorders, opioid use disorders, and mental health conditions through integrated, interprofessional team-based approaches. This aligns with the program's objectives of increasing the supply of behavioral health professionals, particularly those serving children, adolescents, and young adults, and enhancing the knowledge, skills, and expertise of behavioral health-related paraprofessionals working on integrated care teams.