The FY 2024-25 budget included $4 million annually to support designated OMH and OCFS community programs in the recruitment and retention of license mental health practitioners serving children/youth.
These funds will support a minimum of 200 OMH awards:
These funds will support a minimum of 200 OCFS awards:
Round Five (2024-25) Program Overview
Round Five Application & Instructions
Round Five Example Employer-Employee Agreement
Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification
Round Five Q&As (as of 4/25/25)
February 27 Webinar Presentation Recording (2/27/25)
March 12 Webinar Presentation Recording (3/12/25)
Round 5 Status Update (as of 4/28/25)
UPDATE 4/28/2025
The application deadline for Round 5 of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program has been extended to 5/30/25.
See the Round 5 Status Update for approved award allocations as of April 28, 2025. While funding remains available, we encourage providers to continue to apply!