In 2023, the Office of Mental Health established the OMH Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program (OMH CMHLRP). The FY 2022-23 budget included $9 million annually to fund this effort. The program supports designated community programs in the recruitment and retention of:
For the FY 2025-26, $3 million annually remains available to fund more awards. These funds will support a minimum of 120 awards (60 psychiatrists/60 psychiatric NPs/PAs).
Round Six (2025-2026) Program Overview
Round Six Application & Instructions
Round Six Example Employer-Employee Agreement
Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification
Round Six Q&As(as of 5/6/25)
UPDATE 7/16/2025
The application deadline for Round 6 of the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program (CMHLRP) has closed as of 5/30/25.
See the Round 6 Status Update for approved award allocations as of 7/16/25
Future rounds of CMHLRP will be posted to the OMH RFP page.