Del Norte County Office Of Education

Del Norte County Office of Education is a U.S. local government entity and school district located in Crescent City, California, registered with SAM.gov since March 2011. As an educational services provider, the organization delivers federal grant-funded programs that address critical needs in student mental health, academic achievement, and support for Native American populations within its service region. The office has established itself as a primary recipient of federal education grants, demonstrating consistent capacity to manage federal funding and implement evidence-based educational initiatives.

Del Norte County Office of Education has received multiple prime federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, reflecting a strategic focus on mental health services and Native American education. The organization currently manages the School-Based Mental Health Program, a $2.5 million Project Grant (CFDA 84.184) awarded in January 2026 designed to expand mental health services in schools and increase qualified mental health professionals in educational settings. The office also administers the Del Norte Indian Early Literacy Program ($533,769, awarded October 2025, CFDA 84.299), which targets improved educational outcomes for Native American students through innovative educational services and youth community projects. Additionally, the organization operates the Del Norte Indian Career Pathways Program, active through September 2026, and manages the Del Norte Mental Health Awareness Training Grant, funded through the SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services, which provides Youth Mental Health First Aid training and mental health awareness initiatives to school employees, parents, county social services staff, and tribal partners including the Tolowa Dee-Ni' Nation and Yurok Tribe. Beyond these direct prime awards, Del Norte County Office of Education has received numerous sub-grant awards from the California Department of Education since 2021, primarily supporting efforts to improve teaching and learning in high-poverty schools for at-risk students and COVID-19 pandemic response initiatives, demonstrating its role as both a direct federal grantee and implementation partner within California's broader educational support infrastructure.