Ukraine Refugee Health Program

The Ukraine Refugee Health Program, administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), aims to address the immediate and long-term mental health needs of Ukrainian nationals who have arrived in the United States, particularly those who entered the country under humanitarian parole, refugee, or asylum designations. This grant initiative seeks to ensure that Ukrainian arrivals can access culturally informed, individualized mental health care and wellness services, recognizing the trauma and unique challenges faced by individuals displaced by conflict and resettled under urgent circumstances. The program highlights OMH’s broader commitment to public mental health across New York State and its role in coordinating provider support and funding in response to emerging community needs. The funding opportunity will support efforts in three core areas: promoting health literacy, coordinating mental health services, and facilitating wellness group activities. These services must be accessible in native languages such as Ukrainian and Russian. Targeted recipients include Ukrainian nationals, their spouses and children, legal guardians of unaccompanied minors, and other individuals recognized as eligible by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. The intent is to help individuals navigate the healthcare system, build awareness of mental health care, and engage with support services in a linguistically and culturally competent manner. Ten awards of $200,000 each will be distributed to qualified non-profit organizations across five OMH regions: New York City, Long Island, Hudson River, Central New York, and Western New York. Two awards will be made per region, with applicants required to specify the county or counties they propose to serve. If an applicant seeks to serve multiple regions, they must submit separate proposals for each. Funding must be expended by September 30, 2026, and is contingent on the continued availability of federal funds. Applicants are not required to submit a workplan at the time of application; it will be developed during the contracting phase if awarded. Eligible applicants must be New York-based not-for-profit organizations with 501(c) status and experience serving refugee and asylum-seeking populations. Prequalification through the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is mandatory. Applications must be submitted through SFS, including a completed budget template and proposal narrative. Required components include documentation of notification to the Local Government Unit (LGU) in each proposed service area, a Provider Contact Form, and certifications for Sexual Harassment Prevention and Gender-Based Violence policies. Failure to meet submission standards, including file naming and formatting conventions, may result in disqualification. Evaluation will be conducted by a committee based on both technical and financial criteria. The technical component includes factors such as understanding of the target population, agency qualifications, implementation plans, and data/reporting infrastructure. Applicants must score a minimum of 70 points to be considered. Awards will be issued following notification and pending approval by the NYS Attorney General and State Comptroller. Contract performance will include regular reporting, utilization review, and progress toward objectives, including accurate data collection and culturally competent service delivery. This grant opportunity opened on January 27, 2026. Questions are due by February 12, with responses posted by February 26. Proposals are due March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Award notifications are anticipated by April 16, with contracts beginning May 1, 2026. The program does not recur and is time-limited with a one-time funding structure to address this specific population’s urgent and transitional mental health support needs.

Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline to allow time for SFS troubleshooting. Combine narrative and attachments into one labeled PDF per question instructions. Avoid disqualification by following file formatting strictly.