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Scaling Evidence-Based and Community-Defined Evidence Practices Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). This program distributes grants to organizations seeking to scale evidence-based and/or community-defined evidence practices (EBPs/CDEPs) that improve youth behavioral health based on robust evidence for effectiveness, impact on racial equity, and sustainability.
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### Scaling Evidence-Based and Community-Defined Evidence Practices Grant Program 2026 Interim Report On July 22, 2026, DHCS released the Scaling Evidence-Based and Community-Defined Evidence Practices (EBP/CDEP) Grant Program Interim Report (this is a pdf file), highlighting statewide progress in expanding equitable, culturally responsive behavioral health services for children, youth, and families.
The report details how the program has: * Reached more than 852,000 children, youth, and parents/caregivers across California. * Provided nearly 35,000 participants with direct behavioral health interventions. * Supported substantial workforce growth, including the hiring of more than 1,000 new staff and training of more than 7,000 individuals through EBP/CDEP programs.
These investments continue to advance health equity, expand access to culturally responsive care, and strengthen California’s behavioral health infrastructure.
A companion video highlights grantee stories and the program’s growing impact statewide ### **Children and Youth Evidence-Based Practices and Community-Defined Evidence Practices (EBP/CDEP) Resource Guide** On June 11, 2026, DHCS released the Children and Youth Evidence-Based Practices and Community-Defined Evidence Practices (EBP/CDEP) Resource Guide.
Developed with robust input from more than 70 stakeholders, the guide serves as a centralized resource to help EBP/CDEP providers navigate funding pathways for EBPs and CDEPs through Medi-Cal. The guide is especially valuable for community-based organizations, schools, counties, and other entities interested in seeking Medi-Cal reimbursement for their behavioral health services.
It outlines Medi-Cal billing options for EBPs and CDEPs supported through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), and Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) initiative.
Additionally, the guide consolidates information on 43 EBPs, provides reimbursement considerations for CDEPs, and offers strategies for leveraging existing Medi-Cal authorities. For an overview of the guide, see DHCS’ December 11, 2025, presentation on the EBP/CDEP Practice Resource Guide. In line with its legislative mandate (seeW&I Code section 5961.
5), DHCS was authorized a total of $381 million for the evidence-based and/or community-deffined evidence practices (EBPs/CDEPs) grant program to distribute grants to orgnaizations seeking to scale EBPs/CDEPs that imporve youth behavioral health (BH)based on robust evidence for effectiveness, impact on racial equity, and sustainability.
By scaling EBPs and CDEPs throughout the state, DHCS aims to improve access to critical behavioral health interventions, including those focused on prevention, early intervention, and resiliency/recovery for children and youth, with a specific focus on children and youth who are from either or both of the following groups: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Through an extensive community engagement process, DHCS selected a limited number of EBPs and CDEPs, to consider for scaling throughout the state. DHCS’Grant Strategy Overview document (this is a pdf file)highlights its overall strategy for scaling up EBPs and CDEPs.
DHCS is partnered with the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) to scale specified prevention and early intervention practices in Round 4 and Round 5. Additional information and resources for Rounds 4 and 5 can be found in the Resource Links column in the table below. ### Grant Round Information
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations seeking to scale EBPs/CDEPs that improve youth behavioral health. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows total of $381 million authorized for the program (individual grant amounts not specified). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Scaling Evidence-Based and Community-Defined Evidence Practices Grant Program is funded by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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