Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants
This grant helps states create certification systems and payment models for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and prepare to join a four-year demonstration program.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates: August 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per award for one year; estimated total program funding is $12,000,000 with 12 anticipated awards.
Summary: Supports states in developing and implementing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification systems, Medicaid payment systems, and demonstration program applications.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to state agencies (SMHAs, SSAs, SMAs) and DC; no cost sharing required.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for states to develop and implement certification systems for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), establish Prospective Payment Systems (PPS) for Medicaid-reimbursable behavioral health services, and prepare applications to participate in the four-year Section 223 CCBHC Demonstration program. The goal is to improve access to coordinated community-based mental health and substance use disorder services.
