In 2018, voters approved a 20-year ballot initiative to commit funding for behavioral health purposes in Larimer County. For every $100 spent in the county, 25 cents goes toward increasing access to affordable behavioral health care through three funding pathways: a behavioral health facility, the Impact Fund Grant Program, and the Bridge Fund (future initiative).
The Impact Fund Grant Program was created to invest funds each year to enrich community-based behavioral health services. Over the course of the 20-year sales tax initiative, the Impact Fund will have invested millions of dollars into local behavioral health community programming with a commitment to the following funding priorities:
- Access & Affordability
- Care Coordination & System Integration
- Early Identification & Intervention
- Stigma Reduction & Public Awareness
- Quality Care
- Prevention
Types of Grant Funding: Impact Fund grants are restricted to funding programs/projects that address the behavioral health needs of Larimer County community members. BHS currently funds organizations through two types of grants: Targeted Grants and Responsive Grants.
Timeline: The application window is from June 1 through 5:00 pm on Friday, June 30. The review and evaluation process occurs in July/August. Final grant awards are approved by the Board of County Commissioners and officially announced in September.
Award Amounts: Program/Project support grants generally range from $10,000 to $150,000. Requests up to the maximum of $250,000 are considered.
Period of Performance: 12 months
Now Open! 2023 Impact Fund Grant Program
BHS is accepting applications for the 2023 grant cycle through 5 PM MT on Friday, June 30. Funding is available for behavioral health programs serving the Larimer County community. To apply, visit our Grant Portal.