SAMHSA CCBHC Grant Applications

SAMHSA has released the latest round of CCBHC provider grant applications.  There are two grant types – one for “new CCHBC” or clinic planning, development and implementation grants as well as “continuation” or clinic improvement and improvement grants.  Links to the SAMHSA grants are included below for ease of reference.  Applications for both grants are due by Monday, May 22nd.  Each grant will provide up to $1 million per year for up to four years.  SAMHSA is expected to award 62 grants under each grant program.

• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant – CCBHC-PDI NOFO: This grant is intended for mental health and substance use care organizations who have not received prior CCBHC designation or funding. This grant is designed for those who need planning and support to establish and implement CCBHC model criteria.
• Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Improvement and Advancement Grant – CCBHC-IA NOFO: This grant is intended for mental health and substance use care organizations who are CCBHCs that have been certified by their states or participated in previous CCBHC-Expansion SAMHSA grants. This grant is designed to support current CCBHCs in expanding or improving their current CCBHC services.

As part of the grant application, you must provide a letter of support from the state’s behavioral health agency.  SAMHSA clarified the state’s role in the updated grant application process particularly as it relates to states that have not yet developed a state level CCBHC designation.  OhioMHAS is available to provide this letter of support and will verify that the provider organization is in good standing.  To request the CCBHC letter of support, please send an e-mail to Melissa Bacon ([email protected]) and cc:  Laura Edgar ([email protected]).