Youth Mental Health Awareness & Training- YMHAT Administrati

The Florida Department of Education has awarded a discretionary non-competitive grant to the University of South Florida for the administration of the Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training program. This evidence-based initiative is designed to equip school personnel with the necessary skills to identify and understand signs of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and substance use disorders, enabling them to provide critical assistance to students in need. The contract, identified by solicitation number Q0025 and project number 291-90280-7S001, provides total funding of 436,540.18 dollars. The performance period for this award runs from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with a financial structure that allows for quarterly advance reimbursements.