Community Service Society of New York (CSS)

Grant for Nonprofits Serving Behavioral Health Consumers in Western New York

$40k

Amount

Cash

Nov 6, 2026

Deadline

10 days left

New York

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Medicine & Clinical Services
Human Services & Social Welfare

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About this grant

Funds a nonprofit community-based organization in Western New York to serve as a local partner in New York State's independent behavioral health ombudsman program. The selected organization will provide direct assistance to individuals navigating health insurance barriers to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, conduct community outreach and education, and participate in statewide network activities. The program targets organizations with experience serving diverse and vulnerable populations including LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, youth, and people involved in the criminal legal system.

What you get

Grant award up to $40,000 for the initial 6-month contract period (January 1 – June 30, 2027)
Approximately $80,000 annually in subsequent 12-month contract years
Subcontract and Policies and Procedures Manual
Remote CHAMP certification trainings
Mandatory two-day intensive training in Albany
Regular monthly trainings from CSS and Specialist organizations
Access to cloud-based CSS Salesforce database
Expectation of contract renewal subject to performance and State budget appropriations

How to apply

Completed Proposal Checklist
Cover Form signed by Executive Director or Board President (including EIN)
Letter of Commitment from Executive Director or Board President
Proposal Narrative (not to exceed 6 pages)
Line-item budget for 6-month term (not to exceed 1 page)
Budget narrative (1–2 pages)
Two Letters of Reference (each not to exceed 1 page, single-spaced)
Financial documents: proof of nonprofit status, most recent audited financial statement with management letter, most recent CHAR500, most recent IRS Form 990, Anti-Discrimination Attestation, Conflict of Interest Attestation (if applicable)

Eligibility

Must be a non-profit organization, membership association, or other mission-driven organization
Must have demonstrated experience serving healthcare consumers with mental health and substance use disorder needs
Must serve the Western Region of New York State
Must demonstrate financial viability to carry out services
Must not have a conflict of interest (e.g., sell insurance or insurance-like products)
Must not provide direct healthcare services as a primary activity
Must have computers with internet access, printers, telephone, and email

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