[Rapides Foundation](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org)

August 2026 | January 2027 | April 2027

Up to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years per organization; maximum $300,000 total.

Supports FQHCs in the Rapides Foundation service area to implement integrated behavioral health services based on prior assessment and planning.

Participation in the Assessment & Planning Grant is required prior to applying.

--- ## Description This grant aims to increase access to and improve the quality of behavioral health services within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) located in The Rapides Foundation Service Area in Central Louisiana. It is designed to support the implementation of evidence-based models of integrated behavioral health, addressing both mental health and substance use conditions within primary care settings. The Implementation Grant is the second phase of a two-part funding opportunity, with participation in the earlier Assessment & Planning Grant required. Funding is intended to help FQHCs move toward fully integrated care, improve health outcomes, and address gaps identified during the assessment phase. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (anticipated/projection) - January 2027 (anticipated/projection) - April 2027 (anticipated/projection) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $100,000 per year for up to three years per organization (maximum $300,000 total). - Funding requests should align with the size of the population served and findings from the Assessment & Planning Grant. - Funds may be used for staff, training, EHR integration, consulting, and other implementation expenses directly related to integrated behavioral health. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)—a public or private nonprofit healthcare organization meeting federal criteria and receiving Section 330 funds under the Health Center Program of the Public Health Service Act. - The organization must be located within, or propose activities within, The Rapides Foundation’s nine-parish service area: Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn parishes. - The health center site(s) must have participated in and completed the Integrated Behavioral Health Assessment & Planning Grant. - Only comprehensive proposals will be considered; organizations with multiple sites should submit a unified proposal including site-specific details. --- ## Application Process - Only organizations that have completed the Assessment & Planning Grant are eligible to apply. - Proposals must be submitted online via the [Rapides Foundation Grants Portal](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org/Grants/Integrated-Behavioral-Health-Implementation-Grant). - A single-stage application process is used, but pre-submission consultation with program staff is strongly encouraged. - Required proposal components include: project description, site and population details, evaluation plan, sustainability plan, detailed budget and narrative, organizational qualifications, and required attachments (e.g., IRS documents, board list, letters of support). - Applicants should allow ample time for the document upload process and are encouraged to schedule a consultation at least two weeks before the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may not be used for lobbying, research, direct individual support, supplanting existing funding, or capital expenditures such as vehicles or building renovations. - Grantees are required to participate in regular meetings, submit timely reports, and demonstrate both population-level and individual-level improvement in behavioral health outcomes. - Consultant assistance from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing is provided throughout the grant term. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Integrated Behavioral Health Implementation Grant](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org/Grants/Integrated-Behavioral-Health-Implementation-Grant) - [Full Request for Proposals (PDF)](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org/Portals/0/docs/IBHImplementationGrantRFP2022.pdf) - [Budget Worksheet (Excel)](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org/Portals/0/docs/ProjectBudgetWorksheetThreeYearGrant2022.xlsx) - [Budget Narrative Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org/Portals/0/docs/Budget%20Narrative%20description%20rev12-15-2020.pdf) - [Signature Page (PDF)](https://www.rapidesfoundation.org/Portals/0/docs/IBHImplementationSignaturePage2022.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Area | Email | Phone | |-------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------| | Ashley Stewart | Director of Programs | [ashley@rapidesfoundation.org](mailto:ashley@rapidesfoundation.org) | 318-443-3394 | | Kiydra Harris | Program Officer (Program) | [kiydra@rapidesfoundation.org](mailto:kiydra@rapidesfoundation.org) | 318-767-3007 | | Courtney Keys | Programs Assistant (Submission) | [courtney@rapidesfoundation.org](mailto:courtney@rapidesfoundation.org) | 318-767-3013 | | General Inquiries | | | 318-443-3394 / 1-800-994-3394 | For online submission questions or to schedule a pre-submission consultation, reach out to the contacts above.

Integrated Behavioral Health Implementation Grant

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