Alaska Online Public Notices #Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health FY2027 Through FY2028

Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Grant Program for Youth Services (FY2027-FY2028)

The State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals for the Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Program Overview: - Grant program to fund behavioral health services for children and youth ages 6-24 and their families across Alaska - Focus on referral management, prevention, peer support, early intervention, substance use disorder treatment, and outreach to persons who inject drugs - Emphasis on serving uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaid-ineligible individuals - At least 20% of each award must be dedicated to services for uninsured or under-resourced clients - Services must comply with federal and state regulations, including SUPTRS Block Grant requirements, and include data reporting and quality improvement - Funding and Structure: - Total anticipated funding of approximately $14.8 million over two years (about $7.41 million per year) - Regional funding envelopes with a 25% match requirement - Awards estimated at approximately $400,000 each - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be Community Behavioral Health Services providers approved under 7 AAC 70 and enrolled or prepared to enroll with Alaska Medicaid - Demonstrated capacity for referral management and regional service delivery - Compliance with data reporting, quality improvement, and workforce development activities - No OEMs or specific commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant opportunity for service providers - Places of performance include all major regions and boroughs of Alaska, with oversight from the State of Alaska Department of Health

Description

The Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking proposals from eligible applicants to provide services through the Alaska Youth Pathways to Behavioral Health Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2028. The program aims to improve access to behavioral health services for Alaskan children, youth, and families, focusing on referral management, early intervention, and support services not typically covered by Medicaid. Funding is structured to support regional awards to sustain meaningful service delivery. The solicitation includes detailed program goals, applicant qualifications, and submission requirements. However, an amendment issued on May 15, 2026, announces the cancellation of this RFP and a pause in implementation of the new FY27 grant programs, continuing existing programs for two more years.

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