Applications Now Open for 2026-2027 School Year

Is your middle or high school committed to supporting student wellbeing through data-driven practices?
Sapien Labs invites you to apply for our inaugural Peer Impact Grants program, a unique opportunity to join a national community of practice focused on strengthening student mind health.

Apply Now.

What We're Offering

We're selecting 20 middle and high schools to receive:

$2,500 in grant funding to support program participation.
Expert coaching and guidance from Sapien Labs staff and specialists in cognitive development, student wellbeing, and school culture.
Connection with a peer community of fellow schools committed to evidence-based practices.
Professional learning opportunities including monthly webinars and peer exchanges.
Support in translating data into action using your Schools for Strong Minds Report.

Is This Program Right for Your School?

Why Apply?

The Peer Impact Grants program brings together forward-thinking schools to:

Learn from data about what truly impacts student mind health in your school.
Connect with other school leaders facing similar challenges.
Access proven, evidence-based interventions.
Share your story and contribute to advancing the field.
Build sustainable practices that support student wellbeing and academic success.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for middle and high schools that:

Are committed to student wellbeing and already have programs or initiatives in place.
Are ready to designate a senior leader to participate actively in the program.
Want to learn alongside other schools and share both successes and challenges.
Use or want to use data to inform decision-making.
Are willing to be featured as an example of this important work.

Ready to Apply?

Click here for FAQs and visit the Request for Proposals page to learn more about program requirements, selection criteria, and what participating schools receive and apply.

Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Schools that are accepted into the program will be notified by Friday, March 13, 2026.

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. Submission of a response does not create any obligation on the part of Sapien Labs or its Schools for Strong Minds program to select a respondent, enter negotiations, or award a contract. Sapien Labs reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend, suspend, or terminate this RFP at any time. Sapien Labs is a privately funded nonprofit organization and does not use public funds in connection with the Schools for Strong Minds program. Accordingly, responses and related materials are not subject to public procurement requirements. Any materials submitted in response to this RFP will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by applicable law; however, respondents should note that Sapien Labs makes no representations regarding disclosure obligations that may apply to the respondent itself. Nothing contained in this RFP or any response thereto shall be construed as a commitment of funding, participation, or program approval. Further, Sapien Labs will not provide proprietary or internal details regarding the methodology, algorithms, or processes used to generate individual or aggregate score reports, beyond what is expressly described in program materials. Any engagement resulting from this RFP will be subject to mutually agreed written agreements and compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.