Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program

Department of Health Care Services · State of California

At a glance

Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Health Care Services (State of California). Applications are due October 26, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $700K, with $17M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 16, 2026Posted
Oct 26, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 16, 2026
Close date: Oct 26, 2026
Award floor: $500,000
Award ceiling: $700,000
Est. total funding: $17,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — Awards are tiered based on pediatric Medi-Cal volume and implementation readiness. Funding is distributed via upfront and milestone-based payments.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Other — Tiered, objective, and equity-driven; see RFA for details.
Estimated number of awards: Between 20 and 30
Award period: 04/2027 - 03/2029
Expected award announcement: January 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Urban, suburban, rural, and frontier regions across California. The geographic allocation methodology prioritizes representation of high-need and underserved communities.
How to submit: Online: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBo0yOd622JtIMK
Latest change note: Fixes prior inaccuracies to align with RFA requirements.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Business
Nonprofit
Other Legal Entity
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Indian Health Care Providers, Hospital-affiliated health systems, CBOs operating Medi-Cal-enrolled primary care clinics, School-based health centers, Other authorized service settings, per State Plan Amendment 23-0010. Applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into a grant agreement, managing awarded funds, and operating Medi-Cal-enrolled pediatric primary care settings.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program to make relationship-centered, family-focused behavioral health care a routine and accessible component of pediatric services throughout California. By prioritizing health equity, the grant program supports high-need communities and advances behavioral health outcomes for children and families.

Description

This two-year funding opportunity will provide Medi-Cal provider organizations with funding, training, and technical assistance to build strong clinical, operational, and billing infrastructure. This funding aims to strengthen care teams, standardize workflows, enhance electronic health record readiness, and improve billing capacity. These efforts are focused on enabling providers—especially those providers serving high-need and historically underserved communities—to consistently deliver and maintain integrated behavioral health services for young children and their caregivers.

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitOnline: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBo0yOd622JtIMK Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyDepartment of Health Care Services · scalingdyadic@cibhs.org Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before October 26, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Department of Health Care Services
scalingdyadic@cibhs.org
1-916-306-5057

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program”?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 26, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Indian Health Care Providers, Hospital-affiliated health systems, CBOs operating Medi-Cal-enrolled primary care clinics, School-based health centers, Other authorized service settings, per State Plan Amendment 23-0010. App…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $700k and total estimated program funding is $17,000,000.

How do I apply for “Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program”?

Applications go directly to Department of Health Care Services, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBo0yOd622JtIMK. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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