Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is offering the Scaling Dyadic Care Grant Program, a two‑year, $17 million grant initiative to strengthen pediatric behavioral health services in Medi‑Cal provider organizations, especially those serving high‑need, underserved communities. The grant provides funding, training, and technical assistance to build clinical, operational, and billing capacity, standardize workflows, and improve electronic health‑record readiness. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments, and any legal entity that can operate a Medi‑Cal‑enrolled pediatric primary‑care setting. • Open to Medi‑Cal provider organizations (e.g., FQHCs, rural health clinics, school‑based health centers) across urban, suburban, rural, and frontier California. • Funding range per award: $500,000 – $700,000; total of 20‑30 awards. • No letter of intent or matching funds required; funding delivered via upfront and milestone‑based payments. • Application deadline: 26 Oct 2026 (23:59). Award announcement expected Jan 2027; performance period 04/2027 – 03/2029. • Grants aim to improve care team integration, billing capacity, and EHR readiness for child and family behavioral health services. • Contact DHCS for questions: (916) 306‑5057, [email protected].