The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program is designed to support children's mental and behavioral health by providing pediatric care providers with access to tele-consultation, training, and care coordination. This helps ensure that children and youth receive timely and effective mental health care.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education. Additionally, there are no restrictions on other types of applicants, meaning a wide range of entities can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to provide required cost sharing/matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
- Not meeting eligibility criteria
- Missing key documents
- Late application submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Organizational documents
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of tele-consultation capabilities
- Training and care coordination plans
Cautions
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Ensure all documents are complete and submitted on time
- Carefully review eligibility requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education. The grant is also open to other entities without restrictions, meaning a broad range of organizations can apply.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education. Additionally, there are no restrictions on other types of applicants, meaning a wide range of entities can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to provide required cost sharing/matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
- Not meeting eligibility criteria
- Missing key documents
- Late application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance access to mental health care for children by supporting tele-consultation services, training programs for pediatric care providers, and care coordination efforts. This may include technology upgrades, staff training, and partnership development.
Total Program Funding
$9,790,000
Expected Awards
22
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on your organization type
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Gather organizational documents
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Document tele-consultation capabilities
- Outline training and care coordination plans
- Submit the application before the deadline