Colorado Revised Statutes Title 27. Behavioral Health § 27-60-206. Substance use workforce stability grant program--repeal

(1) There is established in the BHA the substance use workforce stability grant program, referred to in this section as the “grant program”. The BHA shall administer the grant program and shall develop policies and procedures for the grant program, which must include a grant application process, criteria for awarding grants and determining the amount of a grant award, and the timeline for awarding grants and distributing grant money.

(2) A substance use disorder treatment provider or a recovery provider, including providers that serve children, and a local government, as defined in section 27-60-501, is eligible for a grant. In order to receive a grant, a provider must submit an application to the BHA and must prioritize providing services to voluntary and civil clients.

(3) The BHA shall accept and review grant applications and award grants. The BHA shall prioritize awarding grants to providers that offer same-day or next-day appointments, serve low-income and marginalized populations, or intend to expand the number of individuals they serve.

(4) A grant recipient shall use a grant award to support direct care staff who spend fifty percent or more of their time working with clients. Supporting direct care staff may include temporary salary increases, recruitment and retention bonuses, and other tactics that support staff.

(6) This section is repealed, effective June 30, 2027.