At a glance
The Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program funds programs that help pediatric primary care providers get teleconsultation, training, and care coordination support to improve mental and behavioral health care for children and youth. Eligible applicants are domestic state, county, city or township, special district, and federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, and some other domestic organizations; individuals cannot apply. The program expects 22 cooperative agreement awards of up to $445,000 each, with a five-year project period. Recipients must provide a 20% non-federal match each year, though this requirement is waived up to $200,000 for awards to U.S. territories and freely associated states listed in the notice. The program focuses on rural areas and areas with health professional shortages, and may serve part of a state, an entire state, or cross state lines.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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 to tele-consultation, training, and care coordination support.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Others
- Special district governments
- State governments