Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems CFDA 84.215M | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems program?

Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems (CFDA 84.215M) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Education. The program supports new and innovative ways to connect school systems with local mental health systems so students can access high quality mental health care more easily and effectively.

2) What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?

The central goal is to increase student access to high quality mental health care by improving coordination between schools and community mental health providers.

3) How does the program expect to improve student access to mental health services?

The program focuses on supporting approaches that strengthen connections between school systems and local mental health systems, helping partners work together in a more coordinated way so students can get the support they need more easily and more effectively.

4) What is the CFDA number for this program?

The CFDA number is 84.215M.

5) What type of grant program is this?

This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education.

6) Which U.S. Department of Education office runs this program?

The program is run under the Fund for the Improvement of Education.

7) How many awards were expected for the FY 2010 competition?

For the FY 2010 competition described in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 17 awards.

8) What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2010?

The estimated total funding level was $5,913,000.

9) Was cost sharing or a matching requirement required?

No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a required local match as a condition of receiving an award.

10) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?

The Funding Opportunity Number is ED GRANTS 010810 002.

11) When was the funding opportunity posted?

The funding opportunity was posted on January 8, 2010.

12) When did applications become available?

Applications became available on January 8, 2010.

13) What was the application deadline?

The deadline for submitting applications was February 22, 2010.

14) Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to:

• State educational agencies (SEAs)
• Local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law
• Federally recognized Indian Tribes

15) Are charter schools eligible to apply?

Charter schools may be eligible if they qualify as local educational agencies (LEAs) under state law.

16) Are federally recognized Indian Tribes eligible?

Yes. Federally recognized Indian Tribes were listed as eligible entities.

17) Were there any additional eligibility requirements beyond the list of eligible applicants?

Yes. The notice states there were additional eligibility requirements described in the official Notice Inviting Applications under an "Additional Requirements" section. Applicants would have needed to consult the Federal Register notice to confirm they met every condition.

18) How could applications be submitted?

Applications could be submitted electronically, but the Department required use of its e-Application system accessed through the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).

19) Could an applicant submit an application by email?

No. The notice is explicit that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy. Electronic submission had to be completed through the online system where information is entered and stored in a database.

20) What website was used for electronic submission?

The required electronic submission system was the Department's e-Application system accessed via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.

21) Where can applicants find the official, controlling instructions for applying?

The Department emphasized that the controlling source for detailed instructions is the official Federal Register application notice. That notice contains the full requirements for pre-application and application procedures, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.

22) Why is the Federal Register notice important for applicants?

The summary provided is only a synopsis. The Federal Register notice is the controlling source for the complete set of requirements and instructions, including detailed procedures, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and any additional eligibility requirements.

23) Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for technical issues?

The contact listed for help with accessing the full announcement or dealing with technical issues is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.

24) Who is the program contact for this grant opportunity?

The program contact listed is Sarah Allen at the U.S. Department of Education.

25) What is the mailing address for the program contact?

Sarah Allen, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 10079, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-6450.

26) What is the phone number for the program contact?

The program contact phone number listed is 202-245-7875.