The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH or “Office” herein after) announces the availability of funds for the expansion of a Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in the Western New York OMH region.

One (1) award will be available in the Western New York OMH region. This RFP will result in one award in either Cattaraugus/Chautauqua or Tioga/Tompkins. Cattaraugus /Chautauqua is one location and Tioga/Tompkins is another location neither location can be split up in any manner. The applicant must identify which location they are applying for.

Agencies must demonstrate their capacity to provide OMH-licensed ACT services to 36 or 48 children/youth through a team who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below in Section 1.2 and detailed in the ACT Program Guidelines.

All applications must be submitted through the Grants Gateway. All applicants must be Prequalified by the due date and time of the RFP.