Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Improvement and Advancement Grant
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) seeking to improve and expand services. Eligible applicants are organizations that hold CCBHC certification from their state or territory. The grant supports activities that strengthen clinic operations and clinical capacity.
CCBHCs must serve individuals with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or substance use disorders. Geographic scope includes all U.S. states and territories. Funded activities typically include staff training, system improvements, clinical program expansion, and quality enhancement initiatives.
Priority is given to clinics serving underserved populations and rural areas. All CCBHC organizations must maintain their certification status throughout the grant period.
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Program description
The purpose of this program is to sustain and enhance services at existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics serving individuals across the lifespan with or at risk for mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Detailed Budget and Budget Justification
- Proof of CCBHC Certification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Evaluation Plan
- Letters of Support
Program contact
- 👤 Yasmeen Mabry
- 📧 ccbhcnofo@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 (240) 276-1094
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.696 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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Aware Inc MT$4,000,000
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Netcare Corp OH$4,000,000
Top States by Funding
- NY 11 awards $44.0M
- IL 8 awards $32.0M
- NJ 8 awards $32.0M
- CA 6 awards $24.0M
- OH 6 awards $24.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.696). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $375,107,818 | |
| 2025 | $367,417,621 | |
| 2026 est. | $367,417,621 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Only organizations with active Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification are eligible. Your clinic must be certified by your state or territory authority.
What activities can funding support?
Typical uses include staff training, hiring clinical staff, technology improvements, and expanding service capacity. You can also fund quality assurance initiatives and specialized treatment programs.
When is the application deadline?
Check SAMHSA's website or Grants.gov for current deadline information. Application periods may open annually or at different intervals.
How competitive is this grant?
This is moderately competitive since it targets a specific population of certified clinics. Strong applications demonstrate clear service expansion plans and commitment to underserved populations.
What is the typical funding range?
SAMHSA grants vary widely depending on project scope. Review past funding announcements or contact SAMHSA for specific funding levels for this program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your CCBHC certification status and current service capacity before applying. Include evidence of state/territorial approval.
- Align your proposed activities with SAMHSA priorities like serving underserved communities and increasing access. Show how your plan addresses identified gaps.
- Develop realistic timelines and budgets tied to measurable outcomes. Identify clear metrics for tracking progress and success.
- Highlight your clinic's infrastructure, staffing stability, and financial management systems. Demonstrate capacity to manage federal funds responsibly.
- Obtain strong letters of support from state mental health agencies, partners, and community stakeholders. Show broad endorsement of your improvement plan.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without active CCBHC certification. Proposing activities that fall outside behavioral health service delivery. Submitting unrealistic budgets or timelines that exceed project scope.
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