Are private (not nonprofit or nongovernmental) organizations eligible to apply for BHCIP Children and Youth grants?
Yes. For-profit organizations and other private organizations—including private real estate developers—whose projects reflect the state priorities are eligible to apply for these funds.
When is the application due?
The completed application and budget, along with all required attachments, are due no later than August 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Whom do I contact with questions?
Send all questions to BHCIP@dhcs.ca.gov. Please use the subject line BHCIP Children and Youth RFA question. Send all questions to bhcip@dhcs.ca.gov. Please use the subject line BHCIP Children and Youth RFA question.
Perinatal facilities are included among the eligible facility types. How do you define “perinatal”?
Perinatal means pregnant and postpartum women and their children. Perinatal facilities that are publicly funded must adhere to DHCS Perinatal Practice Guidelines.
What is the target population, specifically?
Children and youth ages 25 and younger, including pregnant and postpartum women and their children, children, and transition-age youth (TAY), along with their families.
Who is eligible for round 4 BHCIP funding?
“Counties, cities, tribal entities (including 638s and urban clinics), nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations whose projects reflect the state’s priorities and also: • expand community capacity to serve Californians ages 25 and younger, and • make a commitment to serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries. In addition, for-profit organizations, including private real estate developers, with related prior development […]
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