Transformation of Mental Health Care Program
The Transformation of Mental Health Care Program by Klingenstein Philanthropies funds research on scalable, innovative models to improve youth mental health care access, especially for underserved populations.
Funder: Klingenstein Philanthropies
Due Dates: November 20, 2026: Full application deadline (annual) — proposals due by 11:59 pm EST on November 20
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per grant ($100,000/year for two years); up to two awards annually
Summary: Supports innovative, scalable research to improve access to youth mental health care, with emphasis on underserved populations.
Description
The Transformation of Mental Health Care Program, offered by Klingenstein Philanthropies, funds high-quality research projects that develop, adapt, or test innovative models to improve access to effective mental health care and prevention for children and adolescents. The program prioritizes projects leveraging community participatory approaches and implementation science, particularly those that can be scaled and have measurable impact on service delivery and youth outcomes. Special focus is given to underserved, low-income, and minoritized populations, as well as research that utilizes novel settings, digital tools, or parent empowerment strategies.
