FFY27 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Behavioral Health Disaster Preparedness Projects
This grant funds Ohio ADAMHS boards to develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health disaster preparedness plans under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Funder: Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (questions deadline) | September 11, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $20,500 per award; up to $50,000 per ADAMHS board; project period 10/1/2026–9/30/2027.
Summary: Supports Ohio ADAMHS boards in developing and implementing comprehensive behavioral health disaster preparedness plans to strengthen community response to disasters.
Key Information: Only Ohio ADAMHS boards established under R.C. 340.02 or 340.021 are eligible to apply.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, provides funding for Ohio Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) boards to develop and implement comprehensive behavioral health disaster preparedness plans. The program leverages supplemental federal funding under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) to enhance the capacity of local behavioral health systems to respond to traumatic events and natural disasters. Funded activities include needs assessments, equity-building initiatives, creation of multidisciplinary steering committees, development of collaborative strategies, and integration of behavioral health services into local emergency response frameworks. The overall goal is to foster equitable, evidence-based disaster response and long-term community resilience.
