CCMU Tribal Vehicle Awards Announced
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is pleased to announce the recipients of awards under the Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Tribal Behavioral Health Crisis and Non-Crisis Vehicles […]
REMINDER: CCE Application Portal Will Close June 1, 2023
REMINDER: CCE Application Portal Will Close June 1, 2023 This is a reminder that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will be closing the CCE application portal on Thursday, […]
Can required letters of support for BHCIP grant applications be signed through DocuSign?
Yes, required letters of support will be acceptable using DocuSign. Please note that the signature date must be current and clearly visible.
Can a for-profit entity (private developer) be the lead applicant and still be eligible for the 10% match threshold if they execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a nonprofit public benefit company service provider partner, or do the two have to be co-applicants (for-profit and nonprofit)?
“Only nonprofit entities are entitled to the 10 percent match. To meet the 10 percent match requirement, either the applicant or the co-applicant must be a nonprofit company. If a […]
Are sobering centers funded under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) and/or Community Supports?
When sobering centers are identified as an eligible facility type for BHCIP funding, the sobering center must also be connected to the DMC-ODS and/or Community Supports. The Community Support services […]
Can I refinance the home/facility to get a loan out of equity during the encumbrance period?
There are no restrictions for refinancing in the grant program funding agreement. It is up to the sponsor to work out refinancing terms.
Round 6 Funding Timeline Update
Based on the January 10, 2023, proposed state Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 state budget, BHCIP Round 6 funding has not decreased; however, the funding will be delayed to FY 24-25 […]
BHCIP Round 1: CCMU Tribal Crisis and Non-Crisis Vehicle Funding RFA
Due Date Extension for Round 5: Crisis and Behavioral Health Continuum
The due date for applications for Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 5: Crisis and Behavioral Health Continuum funding has been extended. The new submission deadline is Monday, February […]