Grants & Funding for
Mental Health Practices

Canada Health Infoway’s Connected Care Innovation Grant provides up to $40K per award to health organizations adopting digital tools — including outcome measurement platforms, electronic records, and patient engagement solutions. With 18 awards per cycle, it’s one of the most accessible Infoway programs for smaller mental health practices.

Canada committed $25B over 10 years in bilateral agreements with provinces with digital health as a core priority. Each province has discretion over how funds flow; some channel them directly to practices through digital health transformation programs.

Supports proactive mental health promotion strategies, including digital and technology-enabled interventions. Organizations delivering community-based mental health programs can include measurement technology in their proposals.

CIHR funds health research including implementation science, digital health, and measurement-based care studies. Practices partnering with universities for MBC research or e-mental health implementation can access significant funding.

Indigenous Services Canada’s FNIHB funds community-based mental wellness programs for First Nations and Inuit communities, including technology for culturally adapted outcome measurement, digital mental health tools, and telemental health infrastructure. Organizations serving Indigenous communities should contact their ISC regional office for community-specific funding streams.

Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Women’s Program funds projects addressing systemic barriers in women’s mental health, including technology-enabled access for underserved women. Digital mental health tools and outcome measurement platforms that improve access for women facing barriers are explicitly eligible uses.

Ontario Health Teams receive provincial funding to implement digital health tools across their member organizations. Practices inside an OHT can access this stream to implement digital assessment and measurement platforms as part of care integration initiatives.

Ontario Health’s Digital First for Health strategy provides funding, subsidies, and implementation support for practices adopting digital health tools. Mental health and primary care practices are priority segments; outcome measurement tools qualify.

BC’s digital health strategy includes targeted funding for practices implementing electronic records, outcome tracking, and virtual care. Mental health practices in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are eligible for technology adoption support.

Alberta’s 42 Primary Care Networks receive per-patient funding that can support technology adoption, quality improvement, and measurement infrastructure. Practices enrolled in a PCN can apply for digital health implementation support including assessment platforms.

MEDTEQ+’s AVISÉ program funds clinical validation of clinical health technologies in Quebec — one of the largest provincial tech validation grants in Canada. Organizations implementing digital mental health tools at a Quebec clinical site are well-positioned for this 50% cost-share program.

eHealth Saskatchewan administers province-wide digital health programs and funds adoption of electronic health records, telehealth, and outcome measurement tools for Saskatchewan practices. Funding flows through SHA and regional health authorities, with mental health and primary care as priority areas.

Manitoba’s Shared Health oversees digital health transformation province-wide, including funding for electronic records, outcome measurement, and care integration technology. Mental health and addictions providers can access technology adoption support through regional health authorities.

OTF’s Community Wellbeing stream directly funds mental health organizations in Ontario. Technology to enhance outcome measurement, digital care delivery, and community mental health capacity is eligible under Seed (up to $150K) and Grow (up to $1M) streams. One of the most accessible Ontario grants for non-profit mental health providers, with multiple annual intakes.

NOHFC provides funding for Northern Ontario organizations including health technology adoption. Mental health practices and community health organizations in Northern Ontario can access up to 50% cost-share grants for digital tools, telehealth infrastructure, and outcome measurement platforms - addressing the significant rural mental health access gap in Northern Ontario.

NSHA’s Mental Health and Addictions program funds technology adoption for providers in Nova Scotia, including outcome measurement, telemental health, and digital care coordination tools. Nova Scotia’s provincial mental health strategy includes explicit digital health priorities, with NSHA actively funding practice-level technology in partnership with the Department of Health and Wellness.

SAMHSA’s CCBHC grants fund detailed behavioral health services including the infrastructure, staffing, and technology required to meet CCBHC standards. Outcome measurement and digital assessment platforms are explicitly eligible as required infrastructure for CCBHC certification.

States receive federal MHBG funds and redistribute them to community mental health organizations. Technology, quality improvement, and workforce development are eligible uses. Contact your state mental health authority to understand how MHBG flows in your state.

SAMHSA’s PIPBHC program funds integration of primary and behavioral health care, including the technology infrastructure needed to coordinate care across disciplines. Outcome measurement platforms and digital assessment tools are eligible as integration infrastructure.

HRSA funds rural health networks to develop shared infrastructure including technology platforms, telehealth systems, and outcome measurement tools. Mental health-focused networks in rural areas can use this to fund shared digital assessment and measurement platforms.

Supports expanding the behavioral health workforce through training, clinical placements, and technology-supported care delivery. Technology platforms that support supervision, measurement, and case management are eligible uses.

The Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) model includes a Behavioral Health Track for practices treating depression and anxiety. It shifts from fee-for-service to monthly payments tied to outcomes — explicitly requiring technology-enabled care and outcome measurement.

CMMI’s IBH Model pays practices enhanced rates for integrating behavioral health with primary care, with outcome measurement as a program requirement. Technology platforms that enable measurement-based care and care coordination qualify as required infrastructure. Cohort 2 will expand to additional states.

FQHCs can use Section 330 capital grants to fund health information technology, EHR systems, and digital health tools including outcome measurement platforms. Behavioral health is a required service area for FQHC designation.

The FCC’s Healthcare Connect Fund pays up to 65% of broadband connectivity costs for rural health providers, including mental health clinics. For practices running telehealth, digital assessments, and cloud-based platforms, this program offsets a significant technology infrastructure cost - one of the most consistent federal technology subsidies available to rural behavioral health providers.

USDA Community Facilities provides grants and low-interest loans to rural health organizations for essential infrastructure - including health information technology, EHR systems, and digital health platforms. Mental health clinics in communities under 20,000 population can access rolling grants for technology adoption with no annual deadline.

NIMH’s SBIR and STTR programs fund development, validation, and implementation of digital mental health technologies. Practices actively developing, customizing, or rigorously evaluating clinical tools can access these grants. Especially relevant for practices partnering with universities on digital measurement research or tool validation.

The Indian Health Service funds behavioral health integration for tribal health organizations, including technology for culturally adapted outcome measurement, telemental health infrastructure, and digital assessment tools. Tribal mental health programs implementing measurement-based care are strongly prioritized. Urban Indian Health Programs (UIHPs) can access parallel IHS funding streams.

SAMHSA’s SOR grants fund states to address the opioid and stimulant crisis, with a significant behavioral health infrastructure component. Technology for outcome tracking, digital assessment, and co-occurring disorder management is eligible. Not applied to directly - contact your state’s SOR authority for current sub-grant opportunities.

California’s BHSA (formerly MHSA) includes a dedicated Capital Facilities and Technological Needs fund. Technology purchases — including digital assessment platforms, EHR systems, and outcome measurement tools — are an explicit eligible use. Apply through your county mental health department.

Texas SB 1903 established one of the few state grants explicitly targeting mental health EHR and technology adoption. Mental health practices historically excluded from federal Meaningful Use/HITECH incentives are the primary target population. If your practice was locked out of federal EHR incentives, this is the direct path.

Florida DCF’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health program issues grants through seven regional Managing Entities for BH technology, outcome measurement, and care coordination. Post-Baker Act reform legislation (SB 7040) created targeted funding for technology that supports measurement-based alternatives — digital assessment tools are well-positioned.

IDHS Division of Mental Health funds technology infrastructure for contracted community mental health providers in Illinois. Quality improvement, outcome measurement, and digital assessment tools are eligible uses. Organizations pursuing CCBHC certification in Illinois are priority candidates.

Minnesota DHS administers behavioral health innovation grants to improve care quality and access, including technology adoption. Minnesota has an active CCBHC program with state enhancement payments. Outcome measurement tools are explicitly required in CCBHC standards, making MBC platforms eligible infrastructure.

NYS OMH periodically issues RFPs for technology and telehealth grants supporting community behavioral health programs. Grant dollars are available for capital (hardware, infrastructure), non-capital (software, subscriptions), and working capital expenses. Organizations with OMH-funded programs are eligible.

New York provides HIT implementation assistance to mental and behavioral health providers participating in Medicaid Health Homes, including subsidized EHR adoption, interoperability tools, and outcome tracking systems.

Oregon’s OHA received significant ARPA funding for behavioral health transformation, issuing multiple grant waves for BH organizations to modernize care delivery, implement outcome measurement, and adopt technology. Several waves include explicit technology adoption components and digital assessment tools.

Pennsylvania OMHSAS periodically issues technology grants for contracted community mental health providers. County mental health programs (base-funded organizations) and outpatient clinics with PA Medicaid certification are the primary eligible applicants. Outcome measurement tools qualify under quality improvement infrastructure.

Washington’s HCA administers innovation funds for behavioral health organizations focused on care integration, measurement, and technology adoption. Practices implementing outcome tracking for Medicaid populations are well-positioned.

Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration periodically issues practice improvement grants for providers implementing evidence-based practices, care integration, and digital health tools. Measurement-based care infrastructure qualifies.

The MA DMH issues Requests for Response (RFRs) for contracted behavioral health providers looking to improve quality infrastructure, including technology platforms. Organizations with existing DMH contracts or those serving DMH-eligible populations are primary targets.

MA EOHHS has issued grants specifically for mobile apps and digital health tools in behavioral health. Notably, the program explicitly covers software subscription fees — not just one-time capital costs. This makes it one of the most directly applicable grants for ongoing platforms like HiBoop.

OhioMHAS administers one of the most active state behavioral health grant programs in the US, regularly issuing RFPs for technology adoption, quality improvement, and CCBHC transformation. Ohio is a CCBHC demonstration state with significant infrastructure funding - digital assessment and outcome measurement are explicitly required infrastructure for CCBHC certification.

Michigan MDHHS funds behavioral health technology through Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSPs) and Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs). Technology grants support EHR integration, outcome measurement, and care coordination tools. Michigan’s Specialty Supports and Services includes MBC infrastructure in its state plan - digital assessment platforms are a priority eligible use.

NJ DMHAS issues grants for behavioral health innovation, including technology adoption for outcome measurement and digital care delivery. New Jersey has prioritized CCBHC expansion and value-based care - both requiring outcome measurement infrastructure. MBC platforms are a direct fit for NJ technology and quality improvement funding streams.

NCDHHS has been a highly active CCBHC expansion state with significant grant funding for behavioral health transformation, technology adoption, and outcome measurement infrastructure. Local Management Entities / Managed Care Organizations (LME-MCOs) distribute state and federal BH transformation funds. NC is a priority state for practices pursuing CCBHC designation and digital health grants.

Maryland BHA periodically issues targeted grants for technology adoption in behavioral health, including EHRs, telehealth, and outcome measurement platforms. Maryland was an early adopter of value-based care and BH integration - digital measurement tools that enable accountable care are a strong fit for Maryland funding opportunities.

Health New Zealand’s funded access to psychological therapies initiative specifies standardised outcome measures including K10 and PHQ-9. Primary care mental health practices using outcome measurement platforms may qualify for enhanced contract funding.

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand offers digital wellbeing grants for community mental health organisations adopting technology-enabled outcome tracking. Annual rounds typically fund NZ$10K–NZ$30K per project.

Most New Zealand PHOs administer practice improvement and digital health adoption funding for affiliated practices. Measurement-based care platforms qualify under outcome monitoring line items. Contact your regional PHO (Compass Health, ProCare, Pinnacle, etc.) for current programmes.

Australia's 31 PHNs commission local mental health services and are required to use validated outcome measures. K10 is the national standard population screening tool. Technology platforms supporting Better Access K10 workflows and generating PHN-compatible outcome reports are eligible for commissioning consideration.

Better Access MBS billing for GP Mental Health Treatment Plan reviews requires documented outcome tool use - K10 is the de facto standard. HiBoop helps practices document session outcomes for these reviews, reducing admin burden.

The DHCRC funds collaborative digital health research between industry, universities, and clinical settings. Mental health technology platforms demonstrating outcome measurement capability are eligible for research partnership programs connecting practices with CSIRO and academic research.

ICBs commission Talking Therapies services and can include digital outcome monitoring platforms. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 at every session are mandated. Measurement-based care platforms that track PHQ-9 and GAD-7 session by session fit this commissioning model.

NHS England's primary care mental health investment funds tools that reduce admin burden and support outcome measurement. ARRS mental health practitioners and PCNs can access digital health transformation funding. Outcome measurement technology is a strong fit for IAPT-aligned primary care commissioning.

MHRUK supports technology-enabled mental health service improvements. Community-based mental health organisations using validated digital outcome measurement tools can apply for innovation grants. Measurement-based care platforms with published evidence are a strong fit.

HSE Sharing the Vision 2020-2030 implementation funds include digital health and outcome measurement as a priority area. Community mental health teams and primary care practices using validated outcome tools can apply for technology adoption support through their CHO (Community Healthcare Organisation). PHQ-9 and GAD-7 outcome measurement aligns directly with Sharing the Vision accountability requirements.

Mental Health Ireland funds community mental health initiatives including technology-enabled outcome measurement for voluntary and community sector organisations. Grants support digital wellbeing and service improvement programmes aligned with national mental health policy. Measurement-based care platforms with validated scale libraries are a strong fit.

Pobal administers government funding for community-based organisations. Voluntary sector mental health bodies adopting digital outcome tracking and quality improvement tools can access technology adoption grants through various Pobal-managed programmes. Eligible for EU GDPR-compliant digital health platforms supporting Article 9 health data requirements.