MIHEF Behavioral Health RFP Grant

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is offering a Behavioral Health RFP aimed at improving access to high-quality mental health and substance use disorder care for Michigan residents, particularly children and older adults. Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are available to nonprofits and government entities that align with health equity and innovative care delivery models. Priority is given to projects that enhance collaboration, utilize technology, and address behavioral health needs of vulnerable populations.

NOTE: We strongly encourage concept paper submission. While not required, this may result in a stronger, more competitive proposal that clearly aligns with Behavioral Health priorities.
The Health Fund’s Behavioral Health Initiative aims to improve access to high-quality mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care for Michigan residents with an emphasis on children and older adults. As the initiative works to improve access to care, we endeavor to bridge health equity gaps, advance integrated care, increase cost-effectiveness, and strengthen the behavioral health workforce.
Funding
You may apply for a one- or two-year grant. The Behavioral Health Initiative anticipates making grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. We welcome proposals toward the smaller end of that range.
Priorities
The Behavioral Health Initiative is interested in funding new projects that address:

• Implementation of innovative care delivery models
• Multi-sector responses aimed at developing and strengthening collaboration to support efficient entry to care
• Use of innovative technology to improve access to care and/or quality of care

Implementation of team-based approaches to care, including integration at the point of care, sharing health information among providers, and increased provider consultation
Projects that focus on behavioral health improvements for foster and adopted children

Eligibility

Nonprofits, local units of government, and the State of Michigan are eligible for grants. Applicants must:Be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit organization;
Have a current certified financial audit; and
Have at least 1 FTEAn organization may not apply for a grant that is larger than 20% of its annual operating budget.

Ineligibility

The Health Fund will not provide funding for:Organizations that discriminate because of age, race, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or genderRequests to increase COVID-19 testing or vaccination capacityRequests that are exclusively for the purchase of personal protective equipment, medications or medical devicesCapital projects
Electronic medical record software
Existing and ongoing program operations and staffing, including staffing models that do not leverage available insurance reimbursement avenuesLobbying activities
Tuition costs and related feesLoansLitigationHealth-related emergenciesNote: The Health Fund might in some situations consider support to address longer-term rebuilding or other needs following emergency situations.