Project Grant M0154907

This federal Project Grant award of $600,000.00 was provided by 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, awarded to Wright State University in Ohio, aims to develop and expand the behavioral health workforce across the United States, with a focus on increasing access to mental health services in rural and medically underserved areas. The funding will support educational and training initiatives for professionals and paraprofessionals in disciplines such as nursing, counseling, social work, psychology, and addiction medicine, with a particular emphasis on addressing substance use disorders, opioid use disorders, and mental health conditions through integrated, interprofessional team-based approaches. The grant period runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029.