# Idaho Crisis Intervention Training

The Idaho Crisis Intervention Training initiative, led by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, invites applications from eligible organizations to provide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and related programs for law enforcement and first responders statewide. The program specifically targets expansion and standardization of evidence-based CIT curricula, with the goal of improving mental health crisis response, reducing use-of-force incidents, and fostering effective community partnerships. Successful applicants will develop and deliver CIT instruction, supply necessary materials, partner with local agencies for program sustainability, and formally evaluate impact according to established metrics.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (Idaho)
- Questions due: 2026-08-31
- Application due: 2026-09-21
- Funding: $500,000 – $2.5M
- Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, Local Government, Behavioral Health Provider, Accredited Educational Institution
- How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Grant Application Portal.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=37202&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include Idaho-based nonprofit organizations, units of local government, accredited educational institutions, and behavioral health providers with experience in law enforcement training or crisis response. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for program management and experience delivering large-scale curricula involving cross-agency coordination.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit: (1) a detailed work plan outlining how CIT training will be delivered statewide; (2) measurable objectives and program evaluation plans following Idaho CIT standards; (3) a comprehensive line-item budget; (4) organizational background, highlighting experience and capacity; (5) curriculum outlines aligned with evidence-based practices; and (6) signed partnership agreements where relevant. Awardees must comply with all state reporting and data collection requirements.

## Required attachments

- Work Plan
- Budget
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Training Curriculum Outline
- Partnership Agreements (if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [ID - 2026 - RHTP Solicitation Webinar: Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) (Pre-application webinar slides (Sept 2, 2026) — scope, eligibility, budget, Q&A)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/fc38fb74-2ae4-4151-8bde-9c5fe0a4cbf1/file) (primary) — official: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=37560&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS

More Idaho RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/id (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/id.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/idaho-crisis-intervention-training--626e474f1d — data as of 2026-09-23.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.