Behavioral Health Data: Consent, Access, and Real Time Exchange Grant Program (BH-CARE)
Overview
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the Round 1 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Behavioral Health Data: Consent, Access, and Real Time Exchange (BH-CARE) Grant Program. Round 1 is open to county behavioral health programs and data exchange intermediaries and will provide milestone-based payments to support the implementation of technology, workflows, and organizational capabilities that advance real-time data exchange and consent management.
Important Updates
Applications are due November 20, 2026
Key Documents
Application Materials (Draft; subject to change as additional materials are released)
- BH-CARE RFA Round 1
- BH-CARE RFA Round 1 Attachment A1 County
- BH-CARE RFA Round 1 Attachment A2 Intermediary
- BH-CARE Attachment B – Budget Template
Informational Webinars
BH-CARE Grant Program Round 1 Request for Applications Webinar with Live Q&A Weds. 11/4/26 10:00 a.m. -10:50 a.m.
Questions and Comments
Questions regarding the RFA may be submitted to DHCSDataSharing@dhcs.ca.gov. Applicants are encouraged to check this webpage regularly for updates, clarifications, frequently asked questions, and any official revisions to the RFA.