Ohio School-Based Health Centers RFP Available

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) recently hosted a bidders conference for their School-Based Health Center RFP, which is currently open through June 23rd. ODH currently funds 19 SBHC projects in 26 counties. Applicants must be a local public or nonprofit agency with capacity to provide comprehensive primary healthcare to youth and accept electronic fund transfers (EFTs).

ODH will fund up to 32 grants, with awards ranging from $50,000 - $500,000, depending on the deliverables selected and the types of projects. There are 2 applications currently available:

  1. Planning Grant: Up to $50,000 for year-one funding (10/1/25-6/30/26) and up to $500,000 for year-two funding, including up to $250K for capital costs (7/1/26 – 6/30/27). The Planning Grant is intended to support new SBHCs.
  2. Start-Up Grant: Up to $500,000 for year-one funding, including up to $250K for capital costs (10/1/25-6/30/26) and up to $100,000 for year-two funding for start-up support (7/1/26 – 6/30/27). The Start-Up Grant is intended to support experienced SBHCs.
  3. Operational/Expansion Grant: Up to $500,000 for year-one funding, including up to $250K for capital costs (10/1/25-6/30/26) and up to $100,000 for year-two funding for either operational support or SBHC expansion (7/1/26 – 6/30/27). The Operational/Expansion Grant is intended to support experienced SBHCs.

For additional information, interested applicants can view the following materials:

The SBHC FAQ will continue to be updated through June 13th. If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity? Reach out to LeAndra Capers at [email protected] or Jen Casertano at [email protected]; and they will be added to the FAQ document.

Applications are due June 23rd and must be uploaded in the new Grants Management Information System Portal (GMISP). GMISP-specific questions should be directed to [email protected].