# Idaho Rural Behavioral Health and Pediatric Psychiatry Access Programs (FFY26)

Idaho DHW is soliciting applications for FFY26 competitive subgrant programs in rural behavioral health and pediatric psychiatry. Available opportunities include: (1) Behavioral Health Prevention subgrants for up to 4 rural entities to provide youth behavioral health prevention programs ($400,000 total); (2) School-based Behavioral Health Hubs, awarding up to 15 school districts/partners to place behavioral health professionals in schools ($6,000,000 total); and (3) a lead agency for the Idaho Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (PPAL), focused on university partnerships ($1,200,000). No awards have been made as of the posting date. Total available: $7.6 million.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) (Idaho)
- Posted: 2026-05-21
- Questions due: 2026-05-28
- Application due: 2026-06-17
- Eligible applicants: School Districts, Behavioral Health Providers, Rural Healthcare Facilities, Universities, Community Organizations
- How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's electronic application portal as specified in the full solicitation document.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=36647&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural healthcare facilities, school districts, community organizations, behavioral health providers, and universities. For the School-based Behavioral Health Hubs, up to 15 school districts or community partners may be selected; for Behavioral Health Prevention subgrants, up to 4 rural providers or organizations are eligible.

## Requirements

Applicants must meet eligibility as specified in the solicitation, submit proposed work plans and budgets, and comply with reporting and accountability requirements such as regular financial status and performance reports. Additional criteria may include demonstration of organizational capability and prior experience with behavioral health programs.

## Required attachments

- Work Plan
- Budget Form
- Organizational Qualifications
- Letters of Support (if required by program)
- Proof of Eligibility
- Cover Letter (Appendix C)
- Project Narrative (Appendix D)
- Work Plan Template (Appendix E)
- Required Certifications and Assurances (Appendix G)
- Assurance of Non-Duplication (Appendix H)

## Application package and source documents

- [ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunity Overviews](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a3694678-6adc-477d-99ec-88b795737511/file) — official: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=36647&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS
- [ID - 2026 - RFP Quick Start Guide (RFP Quick Start Guide)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/2890ea2f-227d-4e59-b3cd-0a07b4b9c5a4/file) (primary) — official: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=36807&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS
- [ID - 2026 - Subgrant Quick Start Guide (Subgrant Quick Start Guide)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e6fdb458-ec1f-44eb-bb60-69d557895ca8/file) — official: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=36808&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS
- [ID - 2026 - Funding Opportunities for RHT (Idaho funding opportunities page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/700c7dfe-4cb6-4434-bf07-0559bc9825f0/file) — official: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/rural-health-transformation-program-grant/funding-opportunities-rural-health
- [ID - 2026 - RHTP Funding Opportunities - Current and Coming Up as of June 2026 (Stakeholder call slides (timeline and award context))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d659e6da-1e75-4c4d-bb88-50de6b156f99/file) — official: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=36810&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-rural-behavioral-health-and-pediatric-psychiatry-access-programs-ffy26--1f9169f0e9 — data as of 2026-07-01.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.