GLS Campus Suicide Prevention

The GLS Campus Suicide Prevention grant program seeks to fund up to five projects that implement a comprehensive, public‑health‑oriented, evidence‑based approach to suicide prevention and mental‑health support on colleges and universities across the United States. Funding will be used to improve access to behavioral‑health services, promote help‑seeking, reduce stigma, and enhance identification and treatment of at‑risk students. Eligible applicants are accredited institutions of higher education (public, private, or other) as defined by the Higher Education Act. The program anticipates a total award ceiling of $1,000,000, with cost‑sharing required. Applications are expected to be submitted after the posting date (Sept 3 2026) with award decisions projected for Sept 30 2027. • Target audience: accredited colleges/universities (IHEs) • Focus areas: suicide prevention, depression, serious mental illness, substance‑use disorders • Funding mechanism: grant (estimated $200 k per award) • Number of awards: up to 5 • Eligibility: public, private, and other higher‑education institutions; must meet statutory definition • Required cost‑sharing and compliance with SAMHSA reporting standards • Timeline: posting 09/03/2026 → award decision 09/30/2027 (application deadline not yet posted)