Application for 2026 SBHC Planning and Special Projects Grant Opportunity

Thanks to funding from NMDOH, we are offering 3 awards up to $50K each for SBHC planning and expansion. Additionally, we have 3 awards available for up to $50,000 depending on project submitted, budget, size of school, etc. for special projects.
 
Level 3 SBHC Planning Grants will allow grantees to assess and plan for new SBHCs or expansion of current SBHC services. This can include new brick and mortar SBHCs, new hours of services at existing SBHCs, new telehealth services, and new mobile SBHC services. Level 3 SBHC planning grants are available to current SBHC medical sponsor or Level 2 funded entity. Applicant must be a medical entity and/or SBHC Sponsor. 
 
Special Project funding is available to existing SBHC sponsors who would like to pilot special projects with their current SBHC operations. For example, expanding care to serve early childhood programs, pilot new youth outreach or leadership programs, or other innovative initiatives to address community needs.

Goals of the 2026 New Mexico SBHC Planning & Special Projects Grants

  • Facilitate expansion of SBHCs, where needed, throughout New Mexico.
  • Identify gaps that exist for child and adolescent physical, mental, and social health needs.
  • Determine the need and readiness of the school and community for an SBHC model of care.
  • Facilitate school system, healthcare system, and community collaboration to develop a plan to address gaps in child and adolescent health.
  • Prepare grantee to apply for New Mexico Department of Health funding for opening a SBHC or expanding SBHC services in Spring 2027.

Important Application Documents (coming soon)

These documents will be helpful when you are completing your application. When you get to the narrative section on the application, it will require you to upload your narrative sections based on the grant you are applying for either in PDF or word format. Downloading these documents ahead of time will make this process easier.

Application opens February 23rd

Timeline:

February 23, 2026 – Application released
February 23, 2025–April 3, 2026  – Potential grantees can reach out to NMASBHC for support via email at kimberly@nmasbhc.org
March 11, 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm – Zoom webinar for potential grantees to ask questions related to the grant application
Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82921595800?pwd=UgkftDgMueiKaLZuKbFKc7sxglbFra.1
Passcode: 459732
April 10, 2026, 11:45pm – APPLICATION DEADLINE 
May 15, 2026  – Award announcements
 
Please see the timeline below for future funding opportunities. If you have questions or are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to: Kim Sabo at kimberly@nmasbhc.org.