NC Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine Program Grant

Summary

The program supports establishing or expanding MIH/CP programs with an emphasis on behavioral health crisis response, SUD/MOUD treatment access, and reducing emergency department utilization for mental health and substance use crises. Fundable activities in Year 1 include personnel, equipment, program infrastructure, expanded treatment access, behavioral health crisis response, care coordination, and workforce training. Total pool: $10,000,000; estimated 50–100 awards of $75,000–$200,000 (Year 1). Continuation funding in Years 2–5 is contingent on performance.

Eligibility

Licensed North Carolina EMS agencies providing primary 911 response serving rural areas with a population density of 750 people per square mile or less and limited healthcare access.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must propose to expand or establish Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs in rural communities, with programmatic focus on behavioral health and substance use crisis response, access to SUD/MOUD treatment, reducing ED utilization, and improving follow-up care. Eligible expenditures include personnel, equipment, program and treatment access expansion, emergency response protocols, care coordination, and workforce training. Detailed application requirements, including documentation and budget templates, are available in the RFA.

Required attachments

• Application narrative