This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to apply for over $25 million in grants from the California Department of Health Care Services to improve behavioral health infrastructure. The funding will support projects under the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, with grant terms lasting up to 10 years.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to submit applications to the California Department of Health Care Services, under the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (Bond BHCIP) Round 2 Unmet Needs Program, pursuant to the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, for grants with terms not to exceed 10 years, with anticipated revenue to the City in excess of $25,000,000.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for funding to expand behavioral health infrastructure in San Francisco, prompted by the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024.
California voters approved Proposition 1, which included the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act, authorizing funding for behavioral health infrastructure improvements.
The California Department of Health Care Services issued a Request for Applications for the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 2, aimed at addressing unmet needs in behavioral health.
The Mayor's Office submitted a resolution to the Board of Supervisors authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health to apply for grant funds under the Bond BHCIP Round 2.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval, allowing the Department of Public Health to proceed with the grant application.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, officially authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit applications for anticipated grant revenue exceeding $25 million.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Department of Public Health to apply for the grant.
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