This grant from the NYS Office of Mental Health funds statewide coordination, training, and research to expand and improve Crisis Intervention Teams and related mental health crisis response systems.
Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health
Due Dates: October 14, 2026: Proposals Due
Funding Amounts: One award of $747,360/year for 3 years (total $2,242,080); contract runs 2027–2029.
Summary: Supports management and expansion of Crisis Intervention Teams and related systems transformation to improve mental health crisis response in New York State.
Key Information: Only not-for-profit 501(c) organizations are eligible; SFS prequalification required before submission.
This opportunity from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) funds a single not-for-profit organization to administer, coordinate, and expand Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and adjacent systems transformation programs across New York State. The selected contractor will manage CIT site selection, coordinate and deliver specialized training, provide technical assistance, and oversee system-wide transformation efforts to improve responses to mental health crises. The program aims to foster partnerships between law enforcement, mental health, and community organizations to reduce stigma and unnecessary criminal justice involvement for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.