Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program
Funds projects to expand school-based tele-mental health and convert rural Alabama mental health centers into certified behavioral health clinics to improve access and infrastructure.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application submission deadline for Mental Health Initiative, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$7,550,000 total available; individual award amounts vary by project and category; project period typically through July 2027.
Summary: Supports projects expanding school-based tele-mental health services and converting Community Mental Health Centers to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in rural Alabama.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program’s Mental Health Initiative, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), aims to address critical gaps in mental health awareness, access, and service delivery across rural Alabama. This initiative targets youth and underserved populations, focusing on expanding school-based tele-mental health services and supporting the conversion of Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) into Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). The program seeks to improve behavioral health infrastructure, increase access to comprehensive services, and establish sustainable, reimbursement-supported models for rural communities.
