Supported Employment Services and Supports
Forecasted
This grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services funds evidence-based supported employment programs for people with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance, emphasizing IPS model integration.
Funder: Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per agency/team; total pool up to $1,565,000; project period 1 year (anticipated: July 2026–June 2027)
Summary: Funds certified nonprofits or government entities to develop or expand supported employment for adults with serious mental illness or youth with serious emotional disturbance, emphasizing evidence-based models like IPS.
Key Information: Applicants must be certified by DBH for employment services under OAC 5122-29-11.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), aims to enhance employment outcomes for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) who are actively engaged in treatment or recovery housing. Funding supports the development, expansion, or transition of supported employment programs, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS).
The program seeks to reduce unemployment among individuals with behavioral health needs, foster community integration, and improve recovery outcomes by supporting agencies in delivering individualized, rapid job search assistance and sustained, person-centered vocational support. Awarded organizations are expected to integrate IPS core principles, coordinate closely with behavioral health services, and maintain rigorous reporting and fidelity standards.
