Recovery-Focused Clubhouse Grant Program

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must operate or expand Clubhouse International-aligned programs, maintain a charter, board/advisory structure, and a physical site offering services at least three days per week. A 25% cost share is required. Applicants must submit all required forms and documents, provide a sustainability plan, demonstrate capacity for recovery support, community integration, and comply with all reporting and monitoring requirements outlined in the solicitation.
• Complete application submitted by deadline
• Located in eligible regions
• Clubhouse model compliance
• Cost sharing/matching 25%
• Board/Advisory governance
• Sustainability plan
• Minimum operational days/week
• Performance and financial reporting
• Partnerships with community entities
• Submit application by May 29, 2026.
• Operate or expand a Clubhouse Program consistent with Clubhouse International standards.
• Provide services at least three days per week.
• Establish a Board of Directors or Advisory Board.
• Ensure sustainability plan and cost sharing.
• Provide required reports and data as specified by HHSC.
• Applicants must submit all required forms and documents via the Grant Management System (GMS) External Portal before the submission deadline. Additional requirements include demonstrating capacity for recruitment, training, and retention activities, providing budgets and work plans, and adherence to all terms detailed in the solicitation package.
• Submit materials via HHS Grants Portal.
• Provide required attachments: Project Narrative, Budget, Letters of Support, etc.
• Must use at least one of the eligible approaches outlined.
• Retention and reporting activities must be included.
• Completion by April 30, 2031.
• Submit all required information and documentation as set forth in Section VIII and Section XIII.
• Describe eligible activities (recruitment, training, retention, career path development, scholarships, bonuses, residency/fellowship creation).
• Enter into 5-year employment agreements for supported scholarships/bonuses.
• Develop retention strategies for rural health professionals.
• Assign project management staff and comply with reporting requirements.
• Provide budget and project narrative.
• Participate in performance monitoring and submit financial/performance reports.
• Submit completed application forms and all required documentation by the deadline
• Propose recruitment/training and/or retention activities as outlined in Section II
• Provide project narrative, budget, identification of key partners, sustainability and retention plans, and letters of commitment/support
• Enter into employment agreements with funded individuals as required (minimum five years)
• Comply with all reporting and performance requirements
• Meet all administrative requirements per Section VIII and XIII

Required attachments

• Narrative Proposal
• Requested Budget
• Administrative Applicant Information
• Cost Sharing Certification Form
• Performance Reports
• Impact Report
• Solicitation response form
• Budget and work plan
• All documents specified in the solicitation package
• Indirect Costs documentation
• Submission Checklist
• Relevant forms and exhibits

Submission Instructions

Electronic submission via Grants Management System (GMS) External Portal (https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/Grants/). No paper submissions allowed. HHSC Grants Management System External Portal (GMS External Portal) Submit via HHSC Grants Management System External Portal (GMS External Portal) Electronic submission via Grants Management System (GMS) External Portal (https://hhsgrant.my.site.com/Grants/). No paper submissions allowed. HHS Grants Portal (online application) HHS Grants Portal (external online application system) HHS Grants Portal (external online portal)

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