NOFO For Mental Health
This grant funds projects to expand school-based tele-mental health and help rural Alabama mental health centers become Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Application submission deadline, 5:00 PM Central Time)
Funding Amounts: ~$7.55 million total available; award size varies by project and strategy; project period through July 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports projects that expand and improve access to mental health services in rural Alabama, focusing on school-based tele-mental health and conversion of mental health centers to CCBHCs.
Key Information: No indirect or administrative costs allowed; projects must serve 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), provides competitive grants to address mental health service gaps in rural Alabama. This initiative aims to expand access, improve infrastructure, and promote sustainable models of behavioral healthcare delivery in underserved rural communities. The two primary focus areas are: (1) school-based tele-mental health programs, and (2) supporting Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) in converting to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). The program is federally funded by CMS and is part of a broader five-year effort to transform rural health systems statewide.
