Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care: States
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state governments and designated state agencies seeking to expand integrated primary and behavioral health services. Eligible applicants include state health departments, substance abuse and mental health agencies, Medicaid agencies, and other state entities responsible for healthcare delivery or oversight. The program supports activities that strengthen the coordination and integration of primary care and behavioral health services at the state system level, including planning, infrastructure development, workforce training, and implementation of integrated models. Geographic scope is all U.S. states and territories. Activities must align with state health priorities and demonstrate potential for sustainable system-wide integration that improves health outcomes and reduces fragmentation of care for populations with behavioral health needs.
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Program description
The purpose of this program is to: promote full integration and collaboration in clinical practices between physical and behavioral health care; support the improvement of integrated care models for physical and behavioral health care to improve overall wellness and physical health status; and promote the implementation and improvement of bidirectional integrated care services, including evidence-based or evidence-informed screening, assessment, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and recovery services for mental and substance use disorders, and co-occurring physical health conditions and chronic diseases.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) and SF-424 Supplement
- SF-424A (Budget Information)
- Project narrative/statement of work (typically 15-30 pages describing goals, activities, timeline, integration model, and workforce development strategy)
- Organizational chart and letter(s) of commitment from partner agencies (state health dept, mental health/substance abuse agency, Medicaid, other key stakeholders)
- Detailed budget narrative with justifications
- Evaluation plan and outcome metrics
- Letters of support from state leadership (governor's office, state health officer, or agency directors)
- Resumes of key project staff
- Indirect cost rate agreement (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Rachel Zahn
- 📧 PIPBHC@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 240-276-2325
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.532 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.532). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $945,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this SAMHSA integration grant?
State government agencies are the primary eligible applicants, particularly state health departments, mental health/substance abuse agencies, and Medicaid agencies. Some grants in this program area may allow state coalitions or designated state entities.
What types of activities does this grant support?
Typical activities include planning for integration, training primary care and behavioral health workforces, purchasing or upgrading integrated systems infrastructure, developing care coordination models, and implementing integrated screening and treatment protocols across state systems.
When is the application deadline?
SAMHSA typically releases updated deadline information through Grants.gov. Check the full NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) at Grants.gov and SAMHSA's official website for the specific deadline associated with this funding cycle.
How competitive is this funding?
These state-level integration grants are moderately to highly competitive. Successful applications typically demonstrate a clear strategic plan, strong state leadership commitment, meaningful workforce development components, and evidence of sustainability beyond the grant period.
What is the typical funding range?
SAMHSA integration grants for states typically award in the $500,000–$2 million range per year depending on state size and scope, though amounts vary by specific NOFO. Review the full funding announcement for exact amounts and any matching requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Secure strong state-level leadership buy-in early, including support from your state health department, mental health/substance abuse agency, and Medicaid director. Reviewers prioritize grants with demonstrated state commitment and multi-agency collaboration.
- Define a clear integration model and implementation timeline. Be specific about how primary care and behavioral health services will be coordinated—integrated screening, co-located services, shared EHR systems, or care coordination models—rather than speaking only in general terms.
- Include a detailed workforce development plan. Reviewers expect evidence that you've assessed workforce gaps (e.g., screening training, care coordination skills) and have concrete strategies to address them, such as training partnerships with medical schools or community colleges.
- Build in sustainability and outcome metrics from the start. Explain how integration efforts will be sustained after federal funding ends, and establish measurable targets for outcomes like screening rates, health disparities reduction, or healthcare cost offsets.
- Address specific populations and health disparities. Strengthen your narrative by showing how integration serves underserved populations—rural areas, low-income residents, or communities with high behavioral health burden—and how your approach will reduce disparities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak state commitment or siloed applications: Applications lacking multi-agency state leadership endorsement or submitted by a single agency without meaningful buy-in from partner agencies often score poorly. Reviewers expect integrated state-level governance, not isolated initiatives. Additionally, failing to articulate a concrete, evidence-informed integration model—instead offering vague promises to "improve coordination"—is a frequent weakness. Be specific about service models, workflows, and how primary and behavioral health providers will actually work together day-to-day.
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