RFA 720-5296 - School Based Mental Health Grant

Solicitation RFA 720-5296 is a competitive legislative grant program issued by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in partnership with the Department of Education. The program provides funding to Commonwealth of Virginia school divisions to partner with mental health providers to deliver in-person and telemental health services for students, family members, caregivers, and staff. These services must address mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based and informed practices aligned with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports. While grants typically range between 150,000 and 300,000 dollars, funds cannot be used for Therapeutic Day Treatment. The period of performance extends from the date of execution through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of four successive one-year renewals. Applications are evaluated based on content and the operational capacity to meet DBHDS certification standards, using an adjectival rating scale from exceptional to unacceptable. Applicants must submit electronic proposals via eVA, ensuring compliance with nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, and antitrust certifications. Following several addenda, the final response deadline is September 28, 2026, and any offerors who submitted proposals prior to the third addendum must resubmit to be considered.