New CCBHC NOFOs: CCBHC-IA, CCBHC-PDI, CCBHC-Planning

  1. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Improvement and Advancement
    1. The purpose of this program is to sustain and enhance services at existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). This includes serving individuals across the lifespan with or at risk for mental health and/or substance use disorders (SUDs). CCBHCs are community-based clinics that offer coordinated, evidence-based outpatient services, including crisis services, while also enhancing access for anyone in need and coordinating care to mitigate gaps in care.
    2. Application Due Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
    3. Anticipated Number of Awards: 117 Awards
    4. Anticipated Total Available Funding: $117,160,647
  2. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC): Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant
    1. The purpose of this program is to develop and establish new Community Behavioral Health Clinics to address gaps in behavioral health services and improve the wellbeing of persons with mental health and substance use disorders.
    2. Application Due Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
    3. Anticipated Number of Awards: 94 Awards
    4. Anticipated Total Available Funding: $94,000,000
  3. Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic State Planning Grants
    1. The purpose of the CCBHC State Planning Grants is to support states in: developing and implementing certification systems for CCBHCs; establishing Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for Medicaid reimbursable behavioral health services; and preparing an application to participate in a four-year Section 223 CCBHC Demonstration program.
    2. Application Due Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
    3. Anticipated Number of Awards: 12 Awards
    4. Anticipated Total Available Funding: $12,000,000

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