Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)
This grant supports pediatric mental health by giving primary care providers fast access to tele-consultation, training, and care coordination for children and youth.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $445,000 per award/year for 5 years; estimated total program funding $9,790,000; ~22 awards
Summary: Supports programs that expand pediatric mental health care access by enabling primary care providers to access tele-consultation, training, and care coordination for children and youth.
Key Information: 20% non-federal cost match required (waived for certain territories); only domestic governmental and tribal entities eligible.
Description
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA) aims to improve mental and behavioral health outcomes for children and youth by equipping pediatric primary care providers with timely access to tele-consultation, specialized training, and care coordination support. The program is designed to address critical gaps in pediatric behavioral health, especially in rural and underserved areas, by integrating mental health services into primary care. Awardees may establish new programs or enhance existing ones, focusing on increasing provider capacity for early identification, assessment, treatment, and referral of behavioral health conditions in children and youth.
