Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Proposition 36: Community-Based Substance Use Treatment Expansion – Request for Information (RFI) and Webinar
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As established by Assembly Bill 102 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2025), DHCS has announced the distribution of the $50 million in one-time funding to county behavioral health departments to support planning, capacity building, and treatment services for Proposition 36 implementation:
Request for Information (RFI)
DHCS has now released a Request for Information (RFI) to all California counties that will serve as the primary mechanism for counties to confirm participation and provide essential data for funding distribution and reporting.
Counties must submit responses through an online portal and upload required documents. Additional instructions for completing these steps are included here: DHCS – Prop 36 RFI.
- Priority Response Deadline: February 27, 2026
- Contract Term: March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028
Access the RFI here: Request for Information: Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Implementation and Funding
Proposition 36 Submission Training Webinar
Also, DHCS is hosting a webinar on Thursday, January 22, 2026, on training for submissions relating to accessing this funding. Please see webinar information and the registration link below:
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM (PST)
Register here.