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The Sonoma County Behavioral Health Department through its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component funding, and in collaboration with CalMHSA, is pleased to announce the availability of community grant events focused on mental health awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month (May). The grants are designed to support marginalized communities with a particular focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and other historically underserved and underrepresented populations.

We are seeking proposals from community-based organizations, cultural centers, advocacy groups, and individuals committed to creating safe and accessible mental health resources and programming. Applications should be for a one-time innovative event or a series of events throughout Sonoma County. CalMHSA will award grants to community-based organizations (see eligibility below) in the range of $10,000 to $15,000.

For your convenience, please see the following documents:

1. RFP (PDF)
2. Application (Word Doc)
3. Budget (Word Doc)
4. Cover Letter (Word Doc)

Proposal Timeline

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in collaboration with the Solano County Behavioral Health Department, is seeking proposals for community-driven mental health awareness events during Mental Health Awareness Month (May). Using Mental Health Services Ace (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funding, grants of $2,500-$5,000 will support one-time event programming across Solano County that promotes mental wellness connection, stigma reduction and suicide prevention with a focus on BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other historically underserved communities. Eligible applicants include individuals, community-based organizations, cultural centers, advocacy groups, and grassroot organizations proposing culturally responsive activities such as peer-led discussions, healing circles, workshops, wellness or fitness events, film screenings, and mindfulness practices. Funded projects must align with MHSA PEI priorities, including outreach and education, prevention, stigma reduction, and suicide prevention. View RFP: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

For your convenience, please see the following documents:

1. RFP (PDF)
2. Application 1 (Word Doc)
3. Application 2 (Word Doc)
4. Budget (Word Doc)

Proposal Timeline

CalMHSA is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Los Angeles County Take Action LA Community Grants Program.

CalMHSA, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) and supported by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funding, is seeking mission-oriented, diverse, and innovative Los Angeles County-based partner organizations to support the residents of Los Angeles County during May is Mental Health Month in 2026. Grants will be provided to support community events that promote mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Interested community-based organizations (CBOs) will submit applications for a one-time innovative or series of events (maximum two in-person; one virtual) in Los Angeles County. All awards are based on available funding.

All grant applications must be submitted to the CalMHSA e-procurement portal by Jan. 14, 2026. Please see the full Request for Proposals on CalMHSA’s e-procurement site.

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