On May 30th, the Department of Health Care Services announced the opening of the application for grants for the second round of Proposition 1 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Bond funding. The Unmet Needs Request for Applications (RFA) represents the final round of funding through Proposition 1’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act. These funds are intended to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services, particularly in areas with the greatest unmet needs.
As in the first round, this funding is open to all eligible applicants, including counties and cities, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. The BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs RFA can be found HERE.
Applicants must have already completed critical parts of the project development process and demonstrate how their project meets community needs, addresses service gaps, and aligns with state priorities. Applications must be submitted by October 28, 2025. Awards are expected to be announced in Spring 2026.
For more information about Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs, visit the BHCIP website HERE. For general information, contact RCRC Policy Advocate, Sarah Dukett.