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GrantMichigan Section 31aa(5) — Hiring Support Staff for Student Mental Health Needs
Atlas Opportunity Score98/100
FundingMDE confirms a competitive Section 31aa(5) round for hiring or contracting student mental-health support staff, but the current public grant spotlight does not state the round-specific funding pool or a per-applicant ceiling. Applicants should use the September 2026 NexSys application for the controlling award and budget limits.
DeadlineUpcoming — application window September 1 through October 5, 2026. MDE's public grant spotlight does not state a specific closing time.
Required next actionPrepare now for the September 1 opening. Document the need for additional student mental-health support staff, define the position and at least three meaningful duties tied to student mental health, identify the proposed hire or contracted service model, and build a sustainability plan showing how the position will continue after the grant period. On September 1, retrieve the live NexSys application and confirm the current budget ceiling and certifications before submission.
Current statusUpcomingSource verificationAugust 30, 2026Tracked applicant typesGovernmental Entity, School or School District
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