Solano County Community-Driven Mini-Grants (May Mental Health Month Events) RFP

Location:	California
Posted:	Jan 5, 2026
Due:	Jan 30, 2026
Agency:	California Mental Health Services Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), in collaboration with the Solano County Behavioral Health Department, is seeking proposals for community-driven mental health awareness events during Mental Health Awareness Month (May). Using Mental Health Services Ace (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funding, grants of $2,500-$5,000 will support one-time event programming across Solano County that promotes mental wellness connection, stigma reduction and suicide prevention with a focus on BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other historically underserved communities. Eligible applicants include individuals, community-based organizations, cultural centers, advocacy groups, and grassroot organizations proposing culturally responsive activities such as peer-led discussions, healing circles, workshops, wellness or fitness events, film screenings, and mindfulness practices. Funded projects must align with MHSA PEI priorities, including outreach and education, prevention, stigma reduction, and suicide prevention. View RFP: https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

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Proposal Timeline

EVENT	Key Dates
RFP Issued	January 5, 2026
RFP Questions Due	January 12, 2026
RFP Questions Answered	January 16, 2026
Deadline for Responses to be Submitted	January 30, 2026
Application Review	February 2–16, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award	February 23, 2026

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California Mental Health Services Authority

Request for Proposals

(RFP)

Solano County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)

Community Grant Program

Applications due by 5 p.m. (PST) on January 30, 2026

Potential responders must submit proposals only through CalMHSA’s

e-Procurement Portal at https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

Potential responders must submit proposals only through CalMHSA’s e-Procurement

Portal (Bonfire) at https://calmhsa.bonfirehub.com/

The RFP does not constitute a contract or an

offer. In addition, any contract awarded because

of this RFP is subject to any additional restrictions,

limitations, or conditions required by CalMHSA in

any manner. CalMHSA reserves the right to make

one award, multiple awards, or to reject all

proposals, in whole or in part, submitted in

response to this RFP.

CalMHSA reserves the right to amend this RFP

via written addendum or cancel the RFP at any

time.

CalMHSA Request for Proposal

1. Solano County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Community Grant

Program RFP Summary

The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) is a Joint Powers of

Authority – an independent government entity – formed in 2009 by counties and cities

throughout the state to focus on collaborative, multi-county projects that improve

behavioral health care for all Californians. By pooling resources, forging partnerships,

and leveraging technical expertise on behalf of counties, CalMHSA develops strategies

and programs with an eye toward transforming community mental health; creates cross-

county innovations; and is dedicated to addressing equity to better meet the needs of

our most vulnerable populations.

The Solano County Behavioral Health Department through its Mental Health Services

Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component funding, and in

collaboration with CalMHSA, is pleased to announce the availability of community grant

events focused on mental health awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month

(May). The grants are designed to support marginalized communities with a particular

focus on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and other historically

underserved and underrepresented populations.

We are seeking proposals from community-based organizations, cultural centers,

advocacy groups, and individuals committed to creating safe and accessible mental

health resources and programming. Applications should be for a one-time innovative

event or a series of events throughout Solano County. CalMHSA will award grants to

community-based organizations (see eligibility below) in the range of $2,500 to $5,000.

These events should aim to foster connections, raise awareness about mental health,

and provide mental wellness support.

Examples of innovative activities/events

1. Peer-led group discussions/workshops

2. Congruent healing listening circles

3. Mental health film screenings

5. Mindfulness activities

6. Fitness activities (5K runs, hikes, etc.)

7. Any activities that support BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ mental wellness and

suicide prevention

Grant Award

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CalMHSA Request for Proposal

CalMHSA has implemented the Community-Driven PEI grant program in collaboration

with Solano County Behavioral Health Department. These grants provide funding to

grassroots, community-centered organizations providing mental health PEI services to

communities throughout the county. Grants focus on the following MHSA PEI

component funding categories:

1. Outreach and Education

2. Prevention

3. Stigma Reduction

4. Suicide Prevention

This RFP does not commit CalMHSA to contract for any supply, product or service

whatsoever. In addition, applicants are advised that CalMHSA will not pay for any

information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFP; all costs

associated with responding to this RFP will be solely at the applicant’s expense. Not

responding to this RFP does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is

issued.

2. Project Scope of Work

The awarded programs must support one or more of the following MHSA priorities:

1. Decreasing stigma and discrimination associated with mental health and

accessing mental health services through culturally congruent social marketing

messaging and community engagement

2. Increasing awareness of and access to mental health services and resources,

implemented through community-based approaches

3. Increasing knowledge of trauma, toxic stress, and social determinants of health

through community-centered methods for raising awareness and understanding

4. Activities that address one or more of the MHSA PEI-identified negative effects of

untreated mental illness

Grant Priorities

§ Promote mental health education and awareness in marginalized and

underserved communities

§ Foster a safe space where BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals can discuss

mental health openly without stigma

§ Create support networks for mental wellness and resilience in BIPOC and

LGBTQIA+ communities

§ Provide access to mental health resources, including workshops, peer-led

discussions, and creative therapeutic activities

I. Deliverables

The deliverables expected for this scope of work include, but are not limited to,

the following:

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CalMHSA Request for Proposal

1. Project Implementation Plan and Timeline: Submit a written project

workplan and timeline for planning, implementation, and execution for PEI

activities, events, and services to CalMHSA within 14 days of contract

execution. The submitted workplan will be subject to CalMHSA’s approval.

2. Data Collection Plan: Submit a data collection plan that describes how

data will be collected for individuals who attend PEI activities. To comply

with the PEI regulations as outlined in Title 9, California Code of

Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 14 – Mental Health Services Act (MHSA),

data collection efforts should include, but not be limited to, the following

elements:

• Demographic Information

§ Age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity,

primary language, and veteran status

§ Disability status, including both mental and physical conditions

• Program Participation Data

§ Type of PEI program or strategy (e.g., outreach, early

intervention, or prevention)

§ Dates of participation and frequency of services

§ Referrals made and services accessed as a result

• Outcomes and Indicators

§ Improvement in mental health status

§ Changes in risk or protective factors

§ Reduction in stigma and discrimination

§ Early identification and linkage to treatment services

• Target Population Information

§ Whether the individual belongs to a PEI priority population (e.g.,

children/youth, Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), older adults, or

underserved cultural populations)

§ Indicators of mental health risk such as trauma, isolation,

substance use, or justice system involvement.

• Geographic and Service Context

§ County or region where services were delivered

§ Type of setting (e.g., school, community center, primary care).

3. Fiscal Reporting – Awarded agency must submit monthly expenditure

reports to CalMHSA detailing the monthly spend-down programs.

4. Final Report: Awarded agency will provide a final report to CalMHSA no

later than 30 days from the program term’s conclusion. Final report should

summarize all activities completed during the project timeframe, activity and

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CalMHSA Request for Proposal

event outcomes, and populations reached, including examples of

promotional/outreach materials. The awarded agency, in collaboration with

CalMHSA, will determine what data will be required to include in final report

to CalMHSA.

II. Requirements. The primary requirements of the RFP are as follows:

a. Eligibility

• Must be a qualified community-based organization with

demonstrated experience providing culturally and linguistically

appropriate behavioral health services to Solano County residents

and/or providing services in the community.

b. Organizational Capacity

• Demonstrated ability to engage and serve underserved, unserved,

and diverse communities

• Capacity to coordinate and/or partner with county and community

partners, including mental health, substance use, housing, social

service providers, and health care services

c. Staffing

d. Employ or engage community members who are trained to provide

behavioral health outreach, navigation, peer-based guidance, and

community-centered crisis response. This may include staff, volunteers,

cultural leaders, or other trusted community members who have skills to

support wellness and respond safely to community need. The staffing or

community engagement plan should include individuals who can

coordinate the program and peers with relevant lived experience.

Program leadership may come from community organizations, grassroots

leaders, or other qualified individuals who understand local needs and a

guide the work effectively.

e. Administrative Requirements

• Ability to collect and report program outcomes and participate in

evaluation activities utilizing CalMHSA’s data management system

• Ability to attend monthly meetings with CalMHSA grant

administrators

• Compliance with all contractual, fiscal, and reporting requirements

established by CalMHSA

3. Requested Information

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