Behavioral Health Facilities Closure Prevention
Behavioral Health Facilities Closure Prevention supports behavioral health providers with capital repairs and upgrades to prevent facility closures and preserve services for publicly funded people.
Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (Applications open) | November 5, 2026 (General webinar) | November 10, 2026 (Tribal webinar) | June 30, 2027 (Application deadline, or until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: $9.7 million available; funding requests cannot exceed $9.7 million
Summary: Capital funding supports critical repairs and upgrades that prevent existing behavioral health facilities from closing and preserve services for publicly funded people.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate significant risk of facility closure within two years without state investment.
Description
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Behavioral Health Facilities Closure Prevention Program funds capital projects needed to keep existing behavioral health facilities in use. The program focuses on preserving facilities and services for publicly funded people rather than expanding capacity. Supported work includes physical repairs and upgrades on facility property, capital maintenance to meet current or impending licensing standards, and capital improvements that increase cash available for facility operations.
Services covered include crisis care, residential and inpatient mental health or substance use disorder treatment, mental health peer respite, opioid treatment, and outpatient services. Eligible settings also include enhanced services facilities and certain assisted living facilities with applicable licensing and contracts. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
