health · HHS-HRSA

Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA)

Health Resources and Services Administration · HRSA-26-058

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $445K

Total Program Funding

$9.8M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program (PMHCA). Health Resources and Services Administration. 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. up to $445,000 per award; $9,790,000 total program funding; ~22 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, State governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+2 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•These types of domestic* organizations may apply: State, county, city, township, and special district governments, including the District of Colum...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-07-10

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

PDF

FOA Content HRSA-26-058 Final

FOA_Content_HRSA-26-058_Final.pdf

PDF

TA Webinar Announcement HRSA-26-058.pdf

TA_Webinar_Announcement_HRSA-26-058.pdf

PDF

PMHCA NOFO Frequently Asked Question

FY_2026_PMHCA_NOFO_Frequently_Asked_Questions_Final.pdf

Who Can Apply

These types of domestic* organizations may apply: State, county, city, township, and special district governments, including the District of Columbia, domestic territories, and freely associated statesNative American tribal governmentsNative American tribal organizations* "Domestic" means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsState GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $445K
Total Program Funding: $9.8M
Expected Number of Awards: 22
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 8, 2026

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Maternal and Child Health Bureau - Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development MCHBPMHCANOFO@hrsa.gov

MCHBPMHCANOFO@hrsa.gov

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