Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants aimed at supporting states in the development and implementation of certification systems for CCBHCs. The primary objectives include establishing Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for Medicaid reimbursable services and preparing applications for participation in a four-year CCBHC Demonstration program. This initiative is crucial for enhancing mental health services and ensuring that states can effectively support community behavioral health clinics. The total estimated funding for this program is $15 million, with approximately 15 awards expected, and interested applicants can reach out to Mary Blake at mary.blake@samhsa.hhs.gov or call 240-276-1747 for further information. The application period is open, with the last update noted on December 10, 2025, and a synopsis expected to be posted by March 31, 2026.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are either the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA), the Single State Agency for Substance Abuse Services (SSA), or the State Medicaid Agency (SMA). Statutory authority limits eligibility to states, including the District of Columbia [1] (hereafter referred to as states), that were not previously selected to participate in the CCBHC Demonstration Program.