ForecastedOpportunity HHS-2027-IHS-BH2I-0001

Behavioral Health Integration Initiative

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Behavioral Health Integration Initiative is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of March 1, 2027; forecast dates can change. Total estimated funding is $5M across about 15 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments, native american tribal organizations and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.979 (Behavioral Health Integration Initiative).

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

Key facts

Aug 18, 2026Forecast posted
Jan 1, 2027 (est.)Full notice expectednext date
Mar 1, 2027 (est.)Application deadline
Apr 1, 2027 (est.)Est. award date

Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Est. close date: Mar 1, 2027
Est. award date: Apr 1, 2027
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $5,000,000
Implied average award: $333,333 calculated
Expected awards: 15
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Fiscal year: FY2027

Implied average = estimated total funding ÷ expected number of awards, calculated by GrantsJunction. Actual awards vary.

Who can apply

Federally recognized tribal governments
Native American tribal organizations
Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Federally recognized Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603 (14); Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603 (26); Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603 (29).

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

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The purpose of the BH2I program is to improve the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals by expanding integrated, coordinated behavioral health care. The program supports Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) health systems in delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that integrate behavioral health with primary care, nutrition, exercise, and social, spiritual, and cultural supports. The goal is to improve access to comprehensive behavioral health services, promote early identification and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, strengthen care coordination, and improve overall health outcomes and quality of life.

How to apply

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Read the full announcement (NOFO)Eligibility, evaluation criteria, page limits and required attachments are in the full notice on Grants.gov. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type above; no cost sharing is required.
Register (or renew) in SAM.gov and get a UEIFree. New registrations can take several weeks; registrations must be renewed every year. Open ↗
Set up Grants.gov accessCreate a Grants.gov account and make sure someone has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role. Open ↗
Watch for the full noticeThe agency estimates posting it around January 1, 2027. Save this grant to track changes.
Prepare narrative, budget and attachmentsFollow the notice's format exactly — page limits and required forms are common reasons applications are rejected.
Ask the agency contact any questions earlyDivision of Grants Management · dgm@ihs.gov Open ↗
Submit before March 1, 2027Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. Submit a few days early and keep your Grants.gov confirmation and validation emails.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

93.979Behavioral Health Integration InitiativeProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 93.979

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$4.69M

FY25

$5.52M

FY26

$6M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.979. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Division of Grants Management
dgm@ihs.gov
301-443-5204

Places named in the notice

Alaska

Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.

Quick answers

Is “Behavioral Health Integration Initiative” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around January 1, 2027. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “Behavioral Health Integration Initiative”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Behavioral Health Integration Initiative”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $5,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 15 awards.

How do I apply for “Behavioral Health Integration Initiative”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2027-IHS-BH2I-0001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 93.654