This grant is designed to help states develop systems to certify Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), set up payment systems for Medicaid-covered services, and prepare to join a four-year demonstration program. It's a planning grant to get states ready for larger participation in a federal initiative.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments looking to improve their behavioral health service systems, specifically through the certification and payment structuring of Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
What You May Need
- Detailed project plan
- Budget proposal
- State certification system outline
- Medicaid payment system plan
- Application for Section 223 CCBHC Demonstration program
Cautions
- Ensure all state-level approvals are in place
- Align project goals with federal requirements
- Prepare for detailed reporting and accountability
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to all eligible applicants without restrictions, meaning any state government can apply to develop and implement systems for certifying Community Behavioral Health Clinics and setting up Medicaid payment structures.
Overview
This grant is for state governments looking to improve their behavioral health service systems, specifically through the certification and payment structuring of Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop certification systems for CCBHCs, establish Medicaid payment systems for behavioral health services, and prepare applications for a demonstration program.
Total Program Funding
$12,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(59 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM.gov
- Complete the application on Grants.gov
- Prepare a detailed project plan
- Draft a budget proposal
- Outline the state certification system
- Plan the Medicaid payment system
- Prepare application for Section 223 CCBHC Demonstration