Project hope-SP: holistic opportunities for preparation and excellence in school psychology

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the School Board of Miami-Dade County three million dollars on January 1, 2026, under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) to support PROJECT HOPE-SP: Holistic Opportunities for Preparation and Excellence in School Psychology.

The award funds school psychology services and mental health provider preparation in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which serves over 337,000 students. The School Safety National Activities program supports activities to improve student safety and well-being, including mental health services professional demonstration grants designed to address the shortage of credentialed school-based mental health services providers, specifically school psychologists, in high-need local educational agencies.

Performance extends through December 31, 2026, with place of performance in Miami, Florida. The funding is obligated at the full three million dollars. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, one of the largest and most diverse public school districts in the United States, has established a significant portfolio of federal grant funding across education, environmental sustainability, and workforce development since its SAM.gov registration in 2004.