Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program's Mental Health Initiative
Forecasted
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program's Mental Health Initiative funds projects to expand rural mental health access via telehealth and clinic transformation, led by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$7.55 million total for this initiative; award size varies by project; project period typically through July of the following year.
Summary: Supports expansion of rural mental health access in Alabama through school-based tele-mental health and CCBHC conversion projects.
Key Information: No indirect or administrative costs allowed; projects must directly benefit rural Alabama; strict eligibility by project type.
Description
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program's Mental Health Initiative, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), is designed to address critical gaps in mental health services across rural Alabama. The initiative funds projects that expand access to behavioral healthcare, with a focus on the development of school-based tele-mental health programs and supporting Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) in their transition to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). The program emphasizes infrastructure improvements, adoption of sustainable care models, and transformative approaches to delivering mental health services in underserved rural communities. Funding is provided through a competitive process, with a focus on sustainability, measurable outcomes, and alignment with state and federal priorities for rural health transformation.
