Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis

Office of Mental Health · State of New York

At a glance

Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis is an open New York state grant opportunity from the Office of Mental Health (State of New York). Applications are due November 19, 2026. Total estimated funding is $8M. Applicant types listed as eligible include governmental entity and not-for-profit. It is listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

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

Key facts

Sep 3, 2026Posted
Nov 19, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 3, 2026
Close date: Nov 19, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $8,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS))

Grant opportunity ID: MH263037
Status: Available
How to submit: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.
Anticipated award date: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Anticipated initial contract length: 36 Month(s)
Questions due: Thursday, October 08, 2026
Bidder's conference / application workshop: A bidder's conference will be held on September 28th at 3:00 PM. Please see the link in the RFP to join the webex.
Service areas: Health Services, Public Safety Supports

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS). GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Governmental Entity
Not-For-Profit

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 New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis Response Pilots The New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) announces the availability of $8M for the expansion and/or creation of health-led community behavioral health crisis response pilot programs consistent with the Daniel's Law Task Force (DLTF) Behavioral Health Crisis Response report established pursuant to Chapter 57 of the laws of 2023 and Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2026. This procurement seeks to establish at least four (4) pilot programs, including at least one (1) in a rural area. Multi-county proposals are acceptable. Please see RFP for full details and funding info: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/ All proposals to this RFP must be submitted through the SFS. No hard copy or electronic (email) submissions will be accepted. Instructions for this can be found in Section 2.9 of the RFP. All not-for-profit applicants must be Prequalified by the due date and time for this RFP.

Your application plan

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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 (applicants are generally expected to be in New York).
Find out how to submitApply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date. 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 earlyAmanda Szczepkowski · omhlocalprocurement@omh.ny.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before November 19, 2026Due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Amanda Szczepkowski
omhlocalprocurement@omh.ny.gov

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 19, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Governmental Entity and Not-For-Profit. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $8,000,000.

How do I apply for “Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis”?

Applications go directly to Office of Mental Health, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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