Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program – May 6

Posted by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on April 30, 2024

Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program is once again accepting applications for new funding through Monday, May 6, 2024.

The purpose of this program is to support a comprehensive public health and evidence-based approach that: (1) enhances behavioral health services for all college students, including those at risk for suicide, depression, serious mental illness (SMI)/serious emotional disturbances (SED), and/or substance use disorders that can lead to school failure; (2) prevents and reduces suicide and mental and substance use disorders; (3) promotes help-seeking behavior and reduces stigma; and (4) improves the identification and treatment of at-risk college students so they can successfully complete their studies.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants are private and public non-profit institutions of higher education.

There is not a lot of money available ($2.4M), but they often fund down the slate in future years and cycles when more funds are made available. GLS Campus Grants are the only federal program specifically supporting the mental health needs of students in higher education.

Learn more and apply.