Project Grant S184S250023

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $657,412 Project Grant under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) to the County of Carter in Elizabethton, TN. The grant, awarded on May 12, 2025, will support efforts to improve student safety and well-being through comprehensive mental health and educational support initiatives. Key products and services to be delivered include:

Developing and expanding school-based mental health services, increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals in educational settings, and creating innovative approaches to student safety. These efforts aim to address mental health challenges, implement violence prevention programs, and enhance emergency preparedness in the local educational agency. The grant will fund the recruitment, training, and retention of mental health professionals, the development of school-based mental health services, and the creation of innovative approaches to student safety and well-being. The grant period will run through June 30, 2026.