FFY27 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Behavioral Health Disaster Preparedness Projects
The FFY27 BSCA Behavioral Health Disaster Preparedness Projects grant funds Ohio ADAMHS boards to develop evidence-based, collaborative disaster preparedness plans for behavioral health, led by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Funder: Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Questions/FAQ) | September 11, 2026 (Full application)
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 creating and implementing behavioral health disaster preparedness plans to improve community resilience after disasters.
Key Information: Only Ohio ADAMHS boards established under R.C. 340.02 or 340.021 are eligible.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, aims to help Ohio's Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) boards develop and implement comprehensive behavioral health disaster preparedness plans. The initiative leverages federal funds from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) to enhance Ohio’s capacity to respond to behavioral health needs arising from both natural and human-made disasters. The program focuses on collaboration among emergency response systems, behavioral health providers, and community stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on equity, evidence-based practices, and sustainability. Funded activities include needs assessments, training, policy development, and the creation of inclusive steering committees, all designed to foster systemic change and strengthen community resilience.
