Children's Mental Health Initiative
Forecast
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis plans to offer grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make $43.0 million in total. It is a forecast, and no dates have been set yet.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 3, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceilingnot stated
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awardsnot stated
- Total funding$43.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | December 15, 2026 |
| Expected award date | September 30, 2027 |
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility is statutorily limited to State governments (the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply); Governmental units within political subdivisions of a state (e.g., county, city, town); and Any Indian tribe or tribal organization (as defined in section 4(b) and section 4(c) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act).
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive community mental health services to children, youth, and young adults, birth through age 21 with a serious emotional disturbance, which may include efforts to identify and serve children at risk, and their families.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Kate Perotta, childrensMentalHealthItiative@samhsa.hhs.gov, 240-276-1903.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Children's Mental Health Initiative?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis accepts applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Children's Mental Health Initiative?
Forecast, no dates yet. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
About $43.0 million in total.
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