FY25 school-based mental health services (SBMH) grant program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Illinois State Board of Education $5.236 million on January 1, 2026, under the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program (CFDA 84.184), a component of the School Safety National Activities program designed to increase the number of credentialed mental health services providers delivering services to students in high-need local educational agencies. Performance runs through December 31, 2026, with work performed in Springfield, Illinois. The School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program addresses shortages of credentialed school-based mental health providers, particularly school psychologists, in high-need districts. ISBE, a state education agency, administers this award and functions as a pass-through entity, distributing sub-awards to hundreds of local school districts, educational service centers, charter schools, community organizations, and nonprofit entities throughout Illinois to directly implement federally-funded mental health programs and services while maintaining oversight, compliance, and accountability.