Community Driven Behavioral Health Grants (MIDD SI-01)

The Community Driven Behavioral Health Grants (MIDD SI-01) program, managed by the King County Department of Community and Human Services, aims to empower small organizations that serve BIPOC, low-income, immigrant, refugee, and LGBTQI+ communities. By providing funding, the program supports the development of culturally responsive behavioral health services that address specific community needs and improve access to essential health supports. This initiative fosters collaboration and innovation to enhance community well-being.

King County Department of Community and Human Services
We offer access to a range of services to help our county's most vulnerable residents and strengthen our communities.
The services and programs include behavioral health treatment, affordable housing, childcare, education and employment for youth and young adults, veterans services, support for seniors, and inclusive resources for people with developmental disabilities.
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
We provide high-quality behavioral health services to individuals, families, and communities affected by mental health and/or substance use conditions. Behavioral health services include crisis services, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, plus programs to help people with behavioral health challenges avoid jail and hospital visits or successfully reenter community after a crisis. Our services cover King County residents who are Medicaid eligible and meet certain medical eligibility requirements. We also provide services for low-income, non-Medicaid eligible residents.
Program Purpose Statement
This RFP seeks to fund Small Organizations closely connected to BIPOC, low income,  immigrant, refugee and/or LGBTQI+ communities to provide Community-Driven Behavioral  Health services or programming that addresses the behavioral health needs within their communities. Funding is intended to directly support communities to design and deliver services and programming that meet their needs, and that help overcome barriers to accessing behavioral health supports. This initiative provides a mechanism for communities to propose projects and receive funding to build capacity and address community needs using culturally appropriate and responsive models, schemas and examples.