Project launch: igniting careers in school psychology, transforming schools

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $1,388,165 to Fulton County Board Of Education on January 1, 2026, under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) for Project LAUNCH: Igniting Careers in School Psychology, Transforming Schools. The award runs through December 31, 2026, with place of performance in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Project LAUNCH addresses the shortage of credentialed school psychologists in high-need local educational agencies by supporting activities to recruit and develop school psychology talent and transform school mental health capacity. The School Safety National Activities program funds education-related services to improve student safety and well-being, including demonstration grants targeting the scarcity of school-based mental health services providers in underserved districts.

Fulton County Board Of Education, serving approximately 90,000 students and 14,000 staff members across the county, is registered as an eligible federal grant recipient in SAM.gov and maintains a track record of securing federal funding for mental health support, school safety, and student services across the district.