Project Grant S184H240268

The Birmingham Board of Education, doing business as Birmingham City Schools, received a $3,921,051 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the School Safety National Activities (CFDA 84.184) program. The grant will fund the Birmingham City Schools School-Based Mental Health (BCS-SBMH) initiative to improve students' safety and well-being during and after the school day through comprehensive mental health and educational support services. Key objectives include increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals in schools, developing innovative training partnerships, and addressing mental health challenges in the district's educational settings. As a prime grantee, Birmingham City Schools will use the funding to provide a range of mental health services, violence prevention programs, emergency preparedness, and other initiatives aimed at enhancing school safety and student support. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.