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Are there specific timelines under BHCIP and CCE funding that we would need to meet for obtaining permits and for opening the site for services?
Acquisition should begin within approximately 6 months of award. Development must begin immediately after acquisition and be completed within the approved timeline. The applicant should provide a timeline from a licensed general contractor or construction manager to...
Can BHCIP or CCE funds be used to acquire the property a facility is currently operating on?
Yes, as long as the project includes bed capacity expansion and the cost of purchasing the facility is included in the overall proposed development budget for the project.
Can BHCIP or CCE funds be used to address local ordinances or state requirements for code upgrades, including seismic? Is green technology required or just recommended when upgrading an older facility to expand beds?
Seismic upgrades are only applicable to facilities that are two stories and higher. If the upgrade is part of an expansion, it can be included in the development budget. Green technology is recommended when possible, but is not required for upgrades.
If my organization applies with a tribal entity, city, county, or nonprofit organization, we’re required to provide a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Can you give an example of what would be acceptable?
Just as projects are unique, so are the relationships established in local communities. If you are unsure what would be an acceptable MOU, your implementation specialist will be happy to discuss it with you.
Our organization is applying with a partner nonprofit. How do we know what level of match we are eligible for?
During application reviews, AHP will review the source and amount of match due. In order to determine the amount of match due, AHP will review the applicant’s legal entity type and any supporting documentation of a county, nonprofit, or tribal entity collaboration....
At what point in the application process does the state approve our match?
Match is reviewed by the relevant state agency as part of the application review process and if approved by the state, will be included in the conditional award.
Needs Assessment and Data Driven Planning webinar for BHCIP Round 2 Planning Grantees
On Wednesday, March 30th was the Needs Assessment and Data Driven Planning webinar for BHCIP Round 2 Planning Grantees. Presenters discussed the DHCS Behavioral Health Needs Assessment, the RAND report on psychiatric bed capacity, local data sources, and program...
Please explain funding for new developments, in particular match. For example, suppose I’m purchasing an $8 million property to develop a behavioral health facility, a project that will cost $20 million total. If I must supply a 25 percent match, equal to $5 million, does my purchase of the land (valued at $8 million) satisfy my match requirement?
Yes. Match in the form of real property appraised value for development is acceptable as long as that real property is the actual project site property and the entire Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of land is dedicated to the new development project. If you have...
What counts as matching funds?
Match in the form of cash and in-kind contributions—such as equity amount in land and existing structures—to the real costs previously incurred by the project will be allowed. Cash is the strongest form of match. The state must approve all match sources. Cash match...
The application asks for a Unique Entity ID (UEI). What is a UEI and where do we get one?
The UEI takes the place of the DUNS number as of April 4, 2022. The DUNS number was a tool for the federal government to uniquely identify entities that are bidding or applying for government awards. Effective immediately, BHCIP and CCE applicants will be asked to...