Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.829 (USAspending.gov).
- National Council For Behavioral Health $15,300,000
- Merakey Philadelphia $7,009,548
- Hawaii Department Of Health $5,115,362
- Community Health Resources Inc $4,241,996
- Four County Comprehensive Mental Health Center Inc $4,237,542
- St Joseph'S Rehabilitation Center, Inc. $4,122,378
- Bhcare, Inc $4,000,000
- Western Arkansas Counseling And Guidance Center, Incorporated $4,000,000
- Bridges Healthcare, Inc. $4,000,000
- Metropolitan Community Health Services Inc $4,000,000
Program Objective
Funding to support development of proposals to participate in time-limited community based behavioral health demonstration programs described in subsection (d) of section 223 of P.L. 113-93 Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, 42 USC 1396(a) note.
Additional funding as outlined under section 11001 of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-159) to expand the number of states allowed to participate in the section 223 CCBHC demonstration program. The legislation appropriates $40 million to the Secretary to award planning grants, provide technical assistance to states, and to select up to ten states every two years (until all funds are expended), with the first 10 states launching CCBHC demonstration programs beginning July 1, 2024.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
The statutory authority limits eligibility to states including the District of Columbia. Eligible applicants are either the State Mental Health Authority (SMHSA) or the Single State Agency for Substance Abuse Services (SSA) or the State Medicaid Agency (SMAs).
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are awarded based on the outcomes of the SAMHSA Peer Review, CMHS National Advisory Council review; and approval of the SAMHSA Administrator. Grants are awarded directly by SAMHSA to the Applicant Organization.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
30-60 days. To be determined by agency or office administering the funds.
Program details & compliance
Description
On October 19, 2015, SAMHSA, in conjunction with the CMS, and the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), awarded a total of $22.9 million to support 24 states in their efforts to improve behavioral health of their citizens by providing community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
On December 21, 2016 HHS announced the eight states selected to participate in the section 223 Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services. States include: Minnesota, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Chosen from among the planning grant states that submitted applications.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Section 223 of the PAMA(c)(2) Use of funds and section 11001 of the BSCA (1)(3) of Additional Planning Grants for States-A State awarded planning grant under these subsections shall (A) solicit input with respect to the development of such a demonstration program from patients, providers, and other stakeholders; (B) certify clinics as certified community behavioral health clinics for purpose of participating in a demonstration program conducted under subsection (d); Cost Principles describing allowable and unallowable expenditures for federal grantees, including SAMHSA grantees, are provided in the following documents, which are available at http://www.samhsa.gove/grants/management.aspx: Educational Institutions: 2CFR Part220 and OMB Circular A-21 State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments: 2 CFR Part 225 (OMB Circular A-87 Nonprofit Organizations: 2CFR Part 230 (OMB Circular A-122)
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements