Accessing Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Young Children and Caregivers
The William Penn Foundation funds projects to expand and improve mental and behavioral health services for young children and caregivers in Philadelphia, with a focus on underserved communities.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Proposals due
Funding Amounts: No minimum/maximum; requests under $800,000 are most competitive; $4M total allocated; up to 3 years/project.
Summary: Funds projects expanding access to mental and behavioral health services for young children (prenatal–8) and caregivers in Philadelphia.
Key Information: Projects must directly benefit Philadelphia families with young children, especially those facing poverty, language barriers, or other risk factors.
Description
This grant opportunity from the William Penn Foundation supports projects that address critical gaps in mental and behavioral health services for young children (prenatal to age 8) and their caregivers in Philadelphia. The initiative seeks to fund efforts that expand culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, streamline service access, reduce wait times, and increase the number of licensed professionals serving high-need populations. Projects may also focus on policy or system changes to increase the availability of mental and behavioral health (MBH) services. The overall goal is to improve emotional well-being and healthy development for children and families facing service shortages, with an emphasis on underserved communities.
