This funding opportunity supports local education agencies in establishing and expanding school counselor residency programs that recruit, develop, and retain a diverse counseling workforce. Grants include capacity grants of $250,000 and implementation grants up to $40,000 per resident, requiring matching funds and a guaranteed compensation package. Participants must fulfill a service commitment, promoting workforce diversity aligned with local community demographics.
Eligible local education agencies may apply to establish or expand school counselor residency programs. Applicants must provide matching funds for implementation grants.
