Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Planning, Development, and Implementation Grant
🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to establish or expand Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Public and private nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribal organizations can apply. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services. Geographic scope is nationwide, with priority for underserved areas.
Eligible activities include planning clinical services, developing infrastructure, training staff, and implementing evidence-based treatment models. Applicants must commit to serving uninsured and underinsured populations. Organizations must show financial and operational capacity to sustain the clinic after grant funding ends.
Program description
The purpose of this program is to develop and establish new Community Behavioral Health Clinics to address gaps in behavioral health services and improve the wellbeing of persons with mental health and 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 (program description and implementation plan)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation (board resumes, audit reports)
- Letters of support from community partners
- Job descriptions and staff qualifications for key positions
- Sustainability plan
- Evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Abdallah Ibrahim
- 📧 ccbhcnofo@samhsa.hhs.gov
- 📞 (240) 276-1833
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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$4,000,000
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Netcare Corp OH$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
Top States by Funding
- OH 2 awards $8.0M
- GA 1 awards $4.0M
- TN 1 awards $4.0M
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 can apply for this grant?
Public nonprofits, private nonprofits, state agencies, local governments, tribal organizations, and other public entities. You must be able to operate a community behavioral health clinic.
What activities are supported?
Planning and development of new CCBHCs, clinical program implementation, staff training, and infrastructure development. Grant funds support the startup phase of clinic operations.
How competitive is this grant?
Very competitive. Applicants need strong community partnerships, clear service delivery plans, and demonstrated need. Underserved rural and urban areas receive priority consideration.
What is the typical funding amount?
Funding varies by program year and availability. Check the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific funding ranges and project periods.
When is the application deadline?
Deadlines vary annually. Monitor grants.gov and SAMHSA's website for the current funding cycle timeline and submission requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Lead with demonstrated community need and gaps in current behavioral health services in your service area.
- Include letters of support from local health departments, hospitals, law enforcement, and community organizations to show partnership strength.
- Develop a detailed sustainability plan showing how the clinic will maintain operations after federal funding ends.
- Align your service model with SAMHSA's CCBHC definition and core required services like screening, assessment, and 24/7 crisis response.
- Ensure your budget narratives clearly connect spending to expected outcomes and service capacity metrics.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating startup costs or omitting sustainability plans beyond grant funding period. Vague service delivery models that don't match SAMHSA's CCBHC standards and requirements. Weak evidence of community need, partnerships, or organizational capacity to manage complex behavioral health services.
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