Children’s Mental Health Initiative Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances
This grant funds services to improve mental health for kids (birth-21) with or at risk of serious emotional disturbances, and their families.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Due Dates: Forecasted (no set deadline as of May 18, 2025) | Estimated Post Date: April 15, 2025
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $13,000,000; multiple awards expected (approx. 10) with cost sharing required
Summary: Provides grant funding to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth (birth through age 21) with or at risk for serious emotional disturbances (SED), including support for their families.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to states, territories, governmental units within states, and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) aims to enhance mental health services for children and youth from birth through age 21 who are at risk for or diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances (SED). The program focuses on improving mental health outcomes by providing resources to support affected children, youth, and their families. The initiative supports comprehensive community mental health services tailored to this vulnerable population.
The funding is intended to help states, territories, and eligible tribal organizations develop or expand mental health services that address the complex needs of children with SED, promoting recovery and resilience.
