Reallocation of a Community Residence in Oneida Co

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is soliciting proposals under the Reallocation of a Community Residence in Oneida County initiative. This grant seeks qualified not-for-profit providers to redevelop and operate a community residence (CR) in Oneida County, NY. The program involves the administration of eight residential units for adults recovering from serious mental illness (SMI), including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. OMH's focus is to maintain continuity and quality of mental health housing services within the region by reallocating existing residential resources to a qualified operator. This opportunity arises from OMH’s strategic management of community-based housing, ensuring that state resources continue to support critical behavioral health infrastructure. The proposed CR model emphasizes recovery-oriented and person-centered approaches to care. Operators are expected to provide safe, stable housing environments integrated with supportive services tailored to the individual needs of the residents. The goal is to facilitate community integration and support wellness and recovery for residents with SMI or co-occurring conditions. The total funding available for this initiative is $3.2 million, and the anticipated contract term is five years (60 months). Funding may be used for operational expenses necessary to provide the residential and rehabilitative services as detailed in the RFP. While there is no indication of required cost-share or matching funds, applicants should refer to the RFP for specific budgeting and allowable cost guidelines. The RFP includes critical compliance, administrative, and programmatic expectations that must be addressed in all proposals. Eligible applicants are limited to not-for-profit organizations that are prequalified in the New York State Grants Gateway System by the proposal deadline. Only electronic submissions via the Statewide Financial System (SFS) will be accepted, as detailed in Section 2.9 of the RFP. No hard copy or email applications will be considered. Interested parties must review the full RFP to understand all application requirements and submission steps. The application deadline is January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. All applicant questions must be submitted by December 1, 2025. Responses to these questions will be published by December 23, 2025, at the OMH RFP portal. Awards are anticipated to be announced by February 18, 2026, with contracts beginning shortly thereafter. There is no pre-application conference or letter of intent required for this opportunity. This grant appears to be part of a recurring state initiative to maintain or redeploy residential mental health infrastructure as needs evolve. No future cycles are explicitly stated, but given the nature of OMH’s reallocation strategy, similar opportunities may occur periodically.

Applicants must be prequalified in the NYS Grants Gateway and adhere strictly to the SFS submission process. No email or paper applications will be accepted.