Childrens Mental Health Initiative
Forecasted
This grant funds community mental health services for children and young adults up to age 21 with serious emotional disturbances, including early identification and support for at-risk youth and families.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (estimated application due date)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $43,000,000 (number of awards and per-award size not specified)
Summary: Supports comprehensive community mental health services for children, youth, and young adults (birth–21) with serious emotional disturbance and their families.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching required.
Description
This program provides support for comprehensive community mental health services aimed at children, youth, and young adults from birth through age 21 who have a serious emotional disturbance. The initiative may also support efforts to identify and serve children at risk and their families. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, and the program is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
