HB 22-1378 Summary

• Creates a $50 million grant program using federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery funds to build or acquire a regional navigation campus in the Denver metropolitan area addressing homelessness.

• Establishes the Regional Navigation Campus Cash Fund and allows local governments or nonprofit community partners to apply for grants to develop integrated facilities providing behavioral health services, medical care, housing, employment training, and supportive services.

• Grant selection considers applicant commitment to regional projects, wraparound services, community impact, and long-term sustainability; requires fair and rigorous open competition among eligible applicants.

• Authorizes the division to spend up to 10% of appropriated funds on administrative costs; grant recipients must obligate funds by December 30, 2024 and expend all obligated funds by December 30, 2026.

• Appropriates $44,557 to the Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration for 2022-23 fiscal year to implement the program with 0.4 additional FTE.