Federal Grant Award Summary

Midwest Regional Educational Service Center (ESC) received a $1,482,516 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) for the period January 1 – December 31, 2026. Based on Midwest Regional ESC's historical grant activities and the program's objectives, this award supports the development and expansion of school-based mental health services within the region. The funding is designed to improve student safety and well-being through comprehensive mental health and educational support initiatives, with particular emphasis on increasing qualified mental health professionals in educational settings and creating innovative approaches to student safety in schools.

The Midwest School-Based Mental Health Network project, conducted in Sidney, Ohio, aligns with the program's priorities of addressing critical mental health challenges and violence prevention in schools. Given Midwest Regional ESC's established expertise in professional development and instructional programming, the award likely supports activities such as training and professional development for educators and mental health staff, coordination of school-based mental health services, and technical assistance to local educational agencies. The project operates under standard Department of Education regulations requiring three-year record retention and performance-based continuation contingent on satisfactory implementation and outcomes demonstration.