What does it mean to be “launch ready”?
For purposes of BHCIP Round 3 funding, a project is defined as “launch ready” when some essential pre-development design, planning, site control, and budgeting details have been professionally formalized and the project meets the minimum requirements listed below, but the project team has not yet issued an official notice to proceed, and construction has not […]
We are a behavioral health (BH) facility that serves individuals in more than one county. Which region do we identify in our application?
The facility’s address determines the region for the application.
Is there a limit to the number of BHCIP grants I can apply for or be awarded?
There is no limit to the number of grants you may apply for and be awarded, as long as you qualify for the specific round of funding. The awarding of grants will depend on the funding round, state priorities, and number of applications received for each round.
Can both facility infrastructure and behavioral health services be included in the intended use of the grant funds?
No. BHCIP grant funds must be used only for expanding the state’s behavioral health facility infrastructure.
Whom do I contact with questions?
Send all questions to bhcip.cce.info@ahpnet.com. Please use one of the following subject lines: Launch Ready grant RFA questionORCapital Expansion grant RFA question.
What is a pre-application consultation?
All grant applicants are required to engage in a pre-application consultation before submitting an application. (You may begin an application at any time; however, to submit it, you will need to be approved to do so through a pre-application consultation.) The consultation will provide an opportunity to discuss proposed projects, match requirements and potential sources, […]
FAQ Update: Search our FAQ Page for BHCIP Launch Ready and CCE Capital Expansion Joint RFA
A compilation of questions about BHCIP Launch Ready and CCE Capital Expansion funding through the Joint RFA is now available. Use our FAQ search feature to help find topics related to the funding round you are pursuing. When viewing search results, please be sure to note whether they apply to BHCIP Launch Ready, CCE Capital […]
Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Awards Announced
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is pleased to announce the recipients of awards under the Round 1B Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Request for Application (RFA) funding opportunity. This DHCS initiative is a vital step in improving California’s crisis stabilization services. Round 1B funding resulted in an additional 6 awards totaling more […]
Joint RFA Informational Webinar – Slides and Recording Now Available
On Thursday, February 10, The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Department of Social Services (DSS) held a webinar to share information about the Joint RFA. Over 1400 attendees from across the state of California attended. Highlights included opening remarks from Secretary Ghaly, California Health & Human Services, as well as welcoming remarks […]
BHCIP and CCE Program Update Released
A program update of the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) and Community Care Expansion (CCE) Program was published on 1/05/22 to provide supplemental information on the upcoming release of the joint Request for Applications (RFA) for BHCIP Round 3: Launch Ready and CCE program capital expansion projects. Read the program update here.
