Mental Illness Support (BRAVE)
Funding Opportunity Description
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CMHS). This grant aims to increase early intervention and access to mental health care for veterans and their families throughout Southern Nevada. The Request for Application (RFA) process is used to solicit innovative applications for the BRAVE program.
This funding opportunity is available from the Department of Public and Behavioral Health. Funding will not be available for any activities not specifically identified in the Plan.
- The project period for this funding opportunity is October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
- Funding amounts are not predetermined and will be awarded based on available funds and program priorities.
- Eligible organizations are invited to apply for funding to develop, expand, or enhance programs that improve prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services for veterans and their families.
- Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to addressing serious mental illness (SMI) within Southern Nevada veteran communities.
Request for Application
Applications for year 2 are now being considered. To apply for funding please review the RFA Announcement documents.
To be considered for funding applicants must submit all required application pieces by October 30th, 2026.
Refer to the documents listed below
Important Notes
- Funding amounts are not predetermined
- All awards are subject to available funds and program priorities
- Submission does not guarantee funding
- Additional documents may be requested during review
Questions to be submitted via email to:
BRAVE@veterans.nv.gov on or before October 20th by 3pm PST.
Deadline for application submission:
Friday, October 30th, 2026, 3 p.m. PST