Minnesota RHTP Grants – Rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)

Summary

Minnesota has been awarded approximately $193 million from CMS/HHS under the Rural Health Transformation Program to support innovative, sustainable, and equitable rural care models. This non-competitive, formula-based grant opportunity is for rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) in Minnesota, supporting behavioral health, workforce development, care innovation, and health equity. Up to 16 entities are expected to be eligible. Application is rolling until the deadline.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) operating in Minnesota. Eligibility is restricted to rural-serving organizations as defined by the Minnesota Department of Health and the program's eligibility criteria.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must demonstrate service to a rural area in Minnesota, meet requirements for CCBHC or CMHC status, submit a complete application form via the ORHPC online grants portal by the stated deadline, and comply with all federal and state grant requirements. Detailed guidelines and required attachments are provided in the official Notice of Grant Opportunity.

Required attachments

• Completed application form