Children's Mental Health Initiative
ID: 360976Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (HHS-SAMHS-SAMHSA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360976
Timeline
    Description

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the Children's Mental Health Initiative, aimed at enhancing mental health outcomes for children and youth, from birth to age 21, who are at risk for or experiencing serious emotional disturbances, along with their families. This program seeks to provide essential resources and services to support these vulnerable populations, with eligibility limited to states, territories, governmental units within political subdivisions, and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and organizations. The total estimated funding for this initiative is approximately $43,353,763, with an expected 22 awards to be granted in fiscal year 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to Kate Perrotta at (240) 276-1859 or via email at ChildrensMentalHealthInitiative@samhsa.hhs.gov for further information, with the synopsis expected to be posted on February 17, 2026.

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