Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals
ID: 355770Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355770
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals, aimed at enhancing the training of paraprofessional workers in the behavioral health field. This program seeks to develop and expand community-based experiential training, such as field placements and internships, specifically targeting the training of peer support specialists and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals, with a focus on addressing the needs of children and adolescents at risk for behavioral health disorders. With an estimated total program funding of $10.9 million and the expectation of awarding 31 grants, interested applicants, including state-licensed mental health organizations and accredited academic institutions, can reach out to Nicole Wilkerson at 301-443-6752 or via email at BHWETPara25@hrsa.gov for further details. The synopsis is expected to be posted on December 20, 2024, with applications closing on March 20, 2025, and projects anticipated to start on September 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole Wilkerson
    (301) 443-6752
    BHWETPara25@hrsa.gov
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