# Behavioral Health Integration Initiative

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2027-ihs-bh2i-0001-behavioral-health-integration-initiative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363650

> Indian Health Service plans to offer grants to tribes. It expects to make about 15 awards worth $5.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around January 1, 2027, with applications due around March 1, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-IHS-BH2I-0001 |
| Agency | Indian Health Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected March 1, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.979 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Federally recognized Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603 (14); Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603 (26); Urban Indian organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603 (29).

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the BH2I program is to improve the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals by expanding integrated, coordinated behavioral health care. The program supports Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) health systems in delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed services that integrate behavioral health with primary care, nutrition, exercise, and social, spiritual, and cultural supports. The goal is to improve access to comprehensive behavioral health services, promote early identification and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, strengthen care coordination, and improve overall health outcomes and quality of life.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Behavioral Health Integration Initiative?

Indian Health Service accepts applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Behavioral Health Integration Initiative?

Expected deadline March 1, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $5.0 million in total across about 15 awards.