Project rise utilizes funds to meet the absolute priorities of recruiting and retaining credentialed school psychologists and enhancing the delivery of early intervention and intensive services

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Jefferson County School District R-1, a public school district in Golden, Colorado, $2,045,481 on January 1, 2026, under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184), a Project Grant to support Project RISE.

Project RISE recruits and retains credentialed school psychologists and enhances the delivery of early intervention and intensive services to students. The award funds activities under the School Safety National Activities program, which supports education-related services including counseling and mental health referral to improve students' safety and well-being during and after the school day. The program specifically addresses the shortage of credentialed school-based mental health services providers in high-need local educational agencies.

The period of performance runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Performance occurs in Golden, Colorado.