Funding Opportunities

This RFP is open to local or state governmental agencies and non-profit organizations that provide mental health care and services for children and young people (21 years old and younger) either exclusively or as a component of its overall services. The Foundation is requesting proposals to implement Children’s Mental Health Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs). Priorities include: Implementing infant mental health models zero to three) targeted to at-risk parents; Implementing developmental screening, assessment, and mental health treatment models in early childhood settings for children (four to six); Implementing pediatric screening, assessment, diagnosis and behavioral health treatment models in primary care and school-based clinic settings; Implementing therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, family psychoeducation, trauma informed care, applied behavior therapy, etc.; Implementing diversion programs intended to divert children and youth with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health/substance abuse disorders from the juvenile justice system into treatment and services; Implementing best practice peer support models to increase access to behavioral health services for children and young people.