Behavioral Health Integration Initiative
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Behavioral Health Integration Initiative Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The objective of the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative (BH2I) program is to improve the physical and mental health status of people with behavioral health issues by developing an integrative, coordinated system of care. Awardees of this program will increase capacity among Tribal and Urban Indian organization (UIO) health facilities to implement an integrative approach in the delivery of behavioral health services, including trauma-informed care, nutrition, exercise, social, spiritual, cultural, and primary care services to improve morbidity and mortality outcomes among the AI/AN population. In addition, this effort will support activities that address improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental illness, substance use disorders, and adverse childhood experiences
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Tribal Government (other)
Federally recognized Indian tribes; tribal organizations; nonprofit inter-tribal organizations; nonprofit urban Indian organizations contracting with the Indian Health Service under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; public or private nonprofit health and education entities; and State and local government health agencies.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov.
All applications must be received by the established deadline.
These programs are subject to the provisions of 45 CFR part 75. The application package may be found in Grants.gov. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to IHS.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award is prepared an processed, along with appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The objective of the Behavioral Health Integration Initiative (BH2I) program is to improve the physical and mental health status of people with behavioral health issues by developing an integrative, coordinated system of care. Awardees of this program will increase capacity among Tribal and Urban Indian organization (UIO) health facilities to implement an integrative approach in the delivery of behavioral health services, including trauma-informed care, nutrition, exercise, social, spiritual, cultural, and primary care services to improve morbidity and mortality outcomes among the AI/AN population. In addition, this effort will support activities that address improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from mental illness, substance use disorders, and adverse childhood experiences
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Health
Other categories:
American Indian or Alaskan Native Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal assistance is to be used for projects and studies that provide American Indians/Alaska Natives with impetus and involvement in their health care and that promote improved health care to Indian people. All IHS Grant funds are for discretionary grant activities.
Required Documentation
Credentials and documentation required depend on the program. These are described in the published notice of funding opportunity on the Federal Register during the competition for award. Links to the Federal Register announcements can be found at the IHS Division of Grants Management web site, at www.ihs.gov/dgm/funding/.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements