Attention Nonprofits: Behavioral Health Systems Change Grant Opportunity

Now in its third year, NCCF invites RFPs focused on systems-level work that enhances the quality of and access to behavioral health services in lower Fairfield County. These initiatives aim to improve the broader behavioral health landscape, rather than serve the needs of a single organization.

Examples may include:

• Efforts that seek to advance parity in mental health insurance coverage and reimbursement.

• Research, advocacy or policy work that directly impacts lower Fairfield County.

• Coalitions or partnerships that have a system-wide impact on the quality of care available to local residents.

• Initiatives to strengthen the mental health workforce, such as efforts to strengthen the pipeline for mental health providers, support the certification of bilingual clinicians, increase workforce retention, and/or research and advocacy projects that impact workforce planning. Note: Before submitting a workforce-focused proposal, we strongly recommend contacting the NCCF office to confirm eligibility. For example, organization-specific internship or fellowship programs are not eligible for grant funding.

Grant Range: $10,000 – $50,000

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations based in Fairfield County or state-wide organizations whose work directly impacts lower Fairfield County

Reach out to Meg Soffen at msoffen@newcanaancf.org or 203-966-0231 with any questions about this application.