Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ
Please see the announcement below for a funding opportunity for districts to enhance Medicaid-billable services, including school mental health, in schools. This opportunity is through the KY Dept. of Medicaid Services and any inquiries can be sent to shineky@mslc.com for additional information.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) is making available grant funding to allow local education agencies (LEAs) to address critical gaps and enhance behavioral health services in its school-based Medicaid program.
LEAs throughout the Commonwealth are eligible to apply for funds to build workforce capacity, technology infrastructure, outreach campaigns and more to better meet the behavioral health needs of students.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) can be accessed via this document. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on Feb. 23, 2026, to provide additional information and answer questions. You can register for the webinar here.