As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 29 Mental Health Grants for Children (under 12) — 7 open right now, across 12 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $1M. The next application deadline is June 10, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jun 10, 2026
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) program helps improve mental and behavioral health for children and youth by giving pediatric primary care providers quick access…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.828⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $445,000
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Jun 30, 2026
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Children's Bureau, will fund a cooperative agreement to develop, implement, and evaluate a demonstration program of post-adoption…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB📋 CFDA 93.652⏰ Jul 9, 2026💰
$500,000 – $1,000,000
Provide coordination of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) program throughout the state in each of the Child Care Resource and Referral’s designated (CCR&R) Service…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood📋 CFDA 93.596⏰ Sep 30, 2026
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage community-engaged research that broadens the conceptualization of qualities of the environment that can support…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Sep 7, 2027
The NIH INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project seeks to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.395⏰ Jun 15, 2028
How many mental health grants for children (under 12) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 29 mental health grants for children (under 12), of which 7 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 10, 2026 — about 9 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2.5K to $1M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse mental health grants for children (under 12), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Mental Health Grants for Children (under 12)
Funding for mental health programs serving children under 12 ranges from $500,000 to $722,000 at the median, with 5,305 active grants currently available. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration leads among funders in this space, alongside the National Institutes of Health and Health Resources and Services Administration, reflecting substantial federal commitment to early intervention and treatment.
These grants are uniformly competitive in their application process, demanding rigorous proposals across program, research, and capacity-building initiatives. With only 8% requiring cost-sharing, most awards offer substantial direct funding. To refine your search for the best fit, consider filtering by support type—distinguishing between program delivery grants and research-focused awards will clarify which opportunities align with your organization's mission.
