Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals (RFP) Application:
Empowering Resilient Youth and Families (ERY&F): Advancing Mental and Behavioral Health Support
In response to community-identified needs uplifted through recent convenings and data-informed engagement efforts, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation continues to prioritize the mental and behavioral well-being of youth (ages 0-24) and their families across the Coachella Valley.
Central to this goal is a focus on strengthening systems of care that promote resilience, reduce disparities, and support long-term wellness. Through investments in prevention, early intervention, and culturally responsive services, the District and Foundation aims to address urgent behavioral health needs and build a healthier future for all residents.
This Request for Proposals reflects the District and Foundation's continued commitment to advancing behavioral health and is grounded in key insights from its previous behavioral health RFP and the 2025 Empowering Resilient Youth Data Walk. This funding opportunity is designed to address persistent and emerging mental and behavioral health challenges by supporting organizations that will:
- Strengthen the delivery of mental and behavioral health education
- Improve access to mental and behavioral health services
- Strengthen follow-up care to promote mental and behavioral health stability
The Bidder's Meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Application submissions are due October 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
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