I Matter Program is sponsored by Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). The I Matter Program provides free mental health and substance use counseling for Colorado youth aged 18 and under, and up to 21 if receiving special education services.

_Last updated: January 13, 2025_ * How to do Business with the State of Colorado * Open Solicitations and Grants * Upcoming Solicitations and Grants * Recently Closed Solicitations and Grants * Resources for Prospective Vendors When available, Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) posts official announcements regarding grant awards, grant closures, and/or further information regarding these specific grant opportunities on the VSS Colorado website.

You can also find information about the status of these solicitations and their numbers, on the tables provided below. BHA encourages those interested in grants or solicitations to check the solicitation statuses on the VSS Colorado website for the most up-to-date information. Instructions on how to send in a proposal, or apply, will also be included on VSS.

**How to locate solicitations on VSS:** 1. Visit the VSS Colorado website 2. You do not need to create an account 1.

Click "View Published Solicitations” on the right side of the page that opens a search box in the middle of the page 2. Use “Keyword Search”: box to enter "Behavioral Health" to see all BHA solicitations, or just enter the solicitation number (can be found in the table below) *12345* 3. Click on “Solicitation Number/Type/Category” (the Solicitation number) to explore for more information.

4. For training purposes, please visit the VSS help videos. This is also located on the VSS main page.

3. For portal help, email **VSSHelp@state. co.

us**. The Colorado VSS Help Desk is available Monday through Friday, 8 a. m.

to 5 p. m. (MST).

### [](https://bha. colorado. gov/for-service-providers/funding/funding-opportunities)How to do Business with the State of Colorado Behavioral Health Administration is committed to working with the States communities to make the services we provide stronger and more reliable.

The following link contains information and first steps for organizations interested in working with the State: https://osc. colorado. gov/spco/accesscolorado To do business with BHA and the State of Colorado you must: * Be registered with the State of Colorado Secretary of State.

* Be registered and in good standing with SAM. gov, the federal government's database for contract opportunities. * Thoroughly read the solicitation and follow all instructions.

### [](https://bha. colorado. gov/for-service-providers/funding/funding-opportunities)Open Solicitations and Grants | Driving Under the Influence Counselor Curriculum Training | C.

R. S. 42-4-1301 C.

R. S. 27-81-105 1 CCR 502-1 | The Behavioral Health Administration will be issuing a solicitation for a contractor to coordinate and deliver statewide trainings that support Colorado’s impaired driving education and treatment system.

The contractor will provide trainings for providers at multiple levels, including Train-the-Trainer instruction, Level I provider trainings, and Level II provider trainings. These trainings support the delivery of education and therapy services for individuals involved in Colorado’s impaired driving programs and must align with state laws and rules.

Required trainings include Impaired-driving education and treatment training, and Interlock Enhancement Counseling®. | 4/10/2026 | ### [](https://bha. colorado.

gov/for-service-providers/funding/funding-opportunities)Upcoming Solicitations and Grants BHA encourages everyone to check VSS Colorado website regularly for the following solicitations.

| Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Data Integration, Analytics and Transformation Services | SB20-1017 SB19-008 SB18-250 | The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is advancing its data infrastructure to better support behavioral health and criminal justice programs statewide.

Through this effort, a data consulting partner will assist with data integration, system alignment, and analytics across initiatives such as Co-Responder, PREVAIL, and JBBS. This work will enable more informed decision-making, improve transparency, and support continuous program improvement. | 6/2026 | ### [](https://bha.

colorado. gov/for-service-providers/funding/funding-opportunities)Recently Closed Solicitations and Grants BHA has been excited to see the outpouring of interest and number of applications for these grant programs. BHA is eager to partner with the proposed awardees and implement innovative programs that will greatly enhance Colorado's behavioral health system.

The immense amount of effort that the community has put toward these grant applications is greatly appreciated. BHA is not accepting any further applications into these grant programs at this time. After vendors receive their Notice of Award, BHA procurement and contracting team reaches out for next steps in contract execution.

All the awarded applicants are invited to a kick-off meeting where the next steps are being explained and further BHA team introductions are made. Once an agreement is executed, work can begin. An agreement is considered to be executed when all parties, including the State Controller, sign it.

| Peer and Family Specialist Certification | N/A | BHA seeks a contractor to strengthen Colorado’s peer and family specialist credentialing infrastructure by improving administrative processes, certification accessibility, and system efficiency.

This includes supporting application review processes, maintaining certification systems, and enhancing policies and procedures related to credentialing | NOI | | PREVAIL Database - Behavioral Health Data Management System DQ IBEH 2026000403 | C. R. S.

§27-50-901 | The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking proposals for the continued operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the PREVAIL database system. PREVAIL supports data collection, reporting, and system coordination within Colorado’s behavioral health framework. This solicitation outlines the required technical, operational, and performance expectations for the selected contractor.

| NOI Pending | | Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change Round 2: DQ IBEH 2026000428 | N/A | The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking a contractor to deliver specialized training that strengthens the behavioral health workforce serving justice involved individuals with substance use disorder.

BHA works to ensure that Coloradans have access to high-quality behavioral health services that are evidence-based, person-centered and culturally responsive. | NOI | | Ascent First Episode Psychosis Technical Assistance DQ IBEH 2026000457 | N/A | BHA seeks to establish a contract with a qualified vendor to provide consultation, training, and program development support to Colorado state and local First Episode Psychosis (FEP) programs.

The Contractor shall support the implementation, expansion, and sustainability of Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) within FEP programs. | NOI | | Colorado Prevail Program RFA IBEH 2026000182 | N/A | PREVAIL (formerly LEAD) is a voluntary, community-based program offering an alternative to arrest and traditional criminal justice processing.

The initiative connects adults and youth with unmet behavioral health or substance use needs to intensive, trauma-informed case management and wraparound services, aiming to reduce high-risk behaviors, strengthen community safety, and support long-term well-being.

| NOI | | IMPACT BH RFP IBEH 2026000176 | N/A | This project supports the continued development and statewide expansion of the IMPACT BH program, aimed at strengthening perinatal behavioral health systems across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The goal is to increase access to behavioral health supports and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality related to behavioral health, substance use, and social needs.

| NOI | | CYMHTA Family Systems Navigator RFP IBEH 2026000178 | 2 CCR 502-6 | The Behavioral Health Administration anticipates releasing a competitive solicitation for the Children and Youth Mental Health Treatment Act (CYMHTA) Family Systems Navigator Services.

This solicitation will seek a qualified contractor to provide navigation and advocacy services for children, youth, and their families who are seeking or receiving services under the CYMHTA. Family Systems Navigator Services will help families understand and apply for public benefits, when appropriate. This may include programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and related buy-in programs or waivers.

Services will also include coordinating with behavioral health providers and maintaining ongoing communication and support for families throughout the CYMHTA process. Advocacy services will support families, at their request, at any stage of the CYMHTA process, including applying for services, appealing decisions, or navigating ongoing care.

| NOI | | Recovery Residence Certification RFP IBEH 2026000109 | House Bill 19-1009 | House Bill 19-1009, signed on May 23, 2019, directs the BHA to select a certifying body for recovery residences. This body must use national standards in its certification process. All recovery residences in Colorado must be certified to operate, ensuring they provide safe, supported, and accountable environments aligned with best practices.

| NOI | | I Matter- RFP IBEH 2026000107 | Senate Bill 24-001 | The I Matter Program, led by BHA, provides free mental health and substance use counseling for Colorado youth. Authorized through 2034, it offers up to six free therapy sessions—online or in person—for youth 18 and under, and up to 21 if receiving special education services.

The program reduces barriers to care, supports early intervention, ensures equitable access, and uses data to improve services. | NOI | After vendors receive their Notice of Intent to Award (NOI), the BHA procurement and contracting team reaches out for next steps in contract execution. All the awarded applicants are invited to a kick-off meeting where the next steps are being explained and further BHA team introductions are made.

Once an agreement is executed, work can begin. An agreement is considered to be executed when all parties, including the State Controller, sign it. ### [](https://bha.

colorado. gov/for-service-providers/funding/funding-opportunities)Resources for Prospective Vendors #### Community Behavioral Health Services Assessment Toolkit BHA, in partnership with Colorado Health Institute, developed a community behavioral health services assessment toolkit.

The purpose is to equip local leaders with information and approaches to deepen their understanding of community strengths, needs, and gaps and strengthen their investments in meaningful and equitable behavioral health solutions. The toolkit shows the types of data and approaches that are expected from anyone applying for a grant program.

You can also use an existing county, regional, or community assessment if it identifies gaps in behavioral health services for the relevant geographic area. Play the Community Assessment Toolkit Tutorial The community assessment toolkit is available now, and we encourage applicants to begin reading and using the toolkit prior to the release of the RFAs.

Technical assistance is available to those eligible with the assessment toolkit through BHA. Services will be prioritized based on applicant needs and resources. Access the Community Assessment Toolkit