Behavioral health Flex Pool grants
Department of Health Care Services | State of CaliforniaCalifornia- Detected
- Oct 28, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Sector
- Public Health
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From the meeting
DHCS proposed a $60 million Behavioral Health Flex Pool Investment Grant program to expand housing placements for people with behavioral health needs. The structure split applicants into an operational cohort with awards up to $6 million and a building cohort with awards up to $500,000. 0 in spring 2027, and spend all funds by year-end 2028.
The item was a grant program proposal, not a contract award.
- Meeting date
- October 28, 2026
- Agency
- Department of Health Care Services | State of California
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