Project Grant M0154904

The University of West Georgia was awarded a $460,124 project grant 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). The grant, effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029, will support the university's efforts to develop and expand the behavioral health workforce, particularly in addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and opioid use disorders. The project aims to increase the supply and distribution of behavioral health professionals providing services to children, adolescents, and young adults in underserved and rural areas. The university plans to leverage its research capabilities and collaborate with sub-award partners, including the University of Iowa, University of South Carolina, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, and the University of Georgia, to deliver clinical training programs, implement experiential learning opportunities, and create pathways for professionals to serve high-need communities.