The Communities in Action: Mental & Behavioral Health Grant (CIA-MBH) is a collaborative funding opportunity that brings together funders from across New Mexico to pool resources and make at least one high impact grant of $25,000. This grant is a collaborative investment from funders in various sectors and we encourage organizations to demonstrate similar collaborative thinking when submitting applications. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The CIA-MBH grant is focused on supporting mental and behavioral health programs that serve individuals and communities in Central New Mexico: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and/or Torrance counties.

• Applicants can only submit one proposal.

• A complete list of FAQs can be found here.

FUNDING AREAS

• Access to mental/behavioral health services and community supports

• Public and education awareness

• Employment and workforce pipeline

• Intergenerational services

TIMELINE

• October 24: RFP Opens

• October 30: Informational Webinar (505-241-2671; Conference ID: 465127#)

• November 15: RFP closes @5pm MT

• November 16-26: Grant team reviews proposals

• November 27: Grant review panel convenes; finalists determined & notified

• November 30: Presentations from finalists (8:30am-10:00am)

• Early December: Awardee announced