Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
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- Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA) Deadline: Jun 15, 2026 · up to $445K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Over 9,400 pediatric providers in 49 states, tribes, and territories participated in a statewide or regional PMHCA program*.
Approximately 30,000 children and adolescents were served by pediatric providers who contacted pediatric mental health care access programs.
*We had 54 jurisdictions reporting, but 5 award recipients had 0 to report for participating providers. These award recipients did not have fully operational services at the time of reporting (Palau, WV, Guam, OH, SD).
Over 9,400 pediatric providers in 49 states, tribes, and territories participated in a statewide or regional PMHCA program*.
Approximately 30,000 children and adolescents were served by pediatric providers who contacted pediatric mental health care access programs.
*We had 54 jurisdictions reporting, but 5 award recipients had 0 to report for participating providers. These award recipients did not have fully operational services at the time of reporting (Palau, WV, Guam, OH, SD).
Program Objective
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program promotes behavioral health integration in pediatric primary care and other settings. PMHCA programs provide teleconsultation, training and care coordination support to providers to diagnose, treat, and refer children with behavioral health conditions. PMHCA works to address the shortages of psychiatrists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, and other behavioral health clinicians to support children and adolescents with behavioral concerns.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Eligible entities for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program include States, political subdivisions of states, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations.
Beneficiaries
- Other
For Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program: pediatric mental health care teams; pediatric primary care providers; children, youth and families who receive services from pediatric primary care providers.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the recommendations of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Final decisions are made 4 to 6 months after receipt of applications.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program promotes behavioral health integration in pediatric primary care and other settings. PMHCA programs provide teleconsultation, training and care coordination support to providers to diagnose, treat, and refer children with behavioral health conditions. PMHCA works to address the shortages of psychiatrists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, and other behavioral health clinicians to support children and adolescents with behavioral concerns.
Mission Categories
Primary: Maternity, Infants, Children
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access grants promote behavioral health integration into pediatric primary care by supporting pediatric mental health care telehealth access programs.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity issued under this Assistance Listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Opportunities may include matching requirements. Please refer to the notice of funding opportunity.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements