Fiscal Year 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion
ID: 349049Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349049
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the Fiscal Year 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion (BHSE) program, offering grants to enhance access to mental health and substance use disorder services. This funding opportunity is specifically aimed at health centers that are current recipients of the Health Center Program, encouraging those without existing behavioral health services to apply. The program addresses the critical need for increased behavioral health services, particularly for underserved populations, with a total funding amount of $240 million available, including $200 million for ongoing service expansion and $40 million as one-time funding. Applications are due in two phases: the first by May 24, 2024, via Grants.gov, and the second by June 21, 2024, through Electronic Handbooks (EHBs). For further inquiries, applicants can contact Casey Thomas at BPHCFunding@hrsa.gov or call (301) 594-4300.

    Point(s) of Contact
    BPHCFunding@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    BPHC HRSA-24-078 (H8N) FY 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion_Final.pdf
    BPHC.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion (BHSE) program, aimed at increasing access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services through grants. Eligible applicants include current operational Health Center Program recipients, with the opportunity to apply for funding totaling $240 million, which encompasses $200 million for ongoing service expansion and $40 million as one-time funding. Applications are due in two phases: first by May 24, 2024, via Grants.gov, and secondly by June 21, 2024, through Electronic Handbooks (EHBs). The funding will support health centers in meeting the growing demand for behavioral health services, as statistics show a significant gap in treatment availability. The program encourages a comprehensive approach to mental health and SUD care, emphasizing culturally responsive, equitable access for underserved populations. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate their ability to enhance patient outcomes and implement effective collaborations with community organizations. The funding period will span two years, from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2026, with awards of up to $600,000 available in the first year and $500,000 in the second year, contingent upon satisfactory performance and federal appropriations.
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