Children's Behavioral Health Grant

The Children’s Behavioral Health Grant is offered by The Endowment for Health, a private foundation dedicated to improving health equity across New Hampshire. This specific grant stream supports initiatives that strengthen systems and services to enhance the social and emotional well-being of children and families. Recognizing the central role that behavioral health plays in shaping educational success, relationships, and long-term outcomes, the Endowment funds efforts to address systemic gaps and barriers to care, with an emphasis on youth populations who are most at risk of falling through existing service structures. The purpose of the grant is to promote systemic improvements in children's behavioral health by investing in policy reform, workforce development, service coordination, and community-based supports. The Endowment works with key partners and stakeholders to identify pressing needs and opportunities, shaping its funding priorities based on collaboration and shared expertise. Funded projects often focus on cross-sector solutions, trauma-informed care, early intervention systems, and leadership development in the behavioral health field. Children’s Behavioral Health Grants are issued under the Endowment’s Program Grant structure, which includes detailed application requirements such as a project narrative, a defined workplan aligned with the Endowment’s Measurement Framework, and a comprehensive budget. Indirect costs are permitted up to 15% of direct costs, excluding items such as contracted services and equipment. Applications must demonstrate how the project aligns with the Endowment’s strategic goals, including shifting power to affected communities and centering lived experience alongside data in decision-making. Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects operating within New Hampshire. Projects must serve New Hampshire communities and contribute to systemic change within the children’s behavioral health landscape. Fiscal sponsors must maintain separate budgets and enter into a formal written agreement with the sponsored entity. While specific award amounts are not published, applicants are expected to prepare a detailed budget justification to support their funding request. There is no stated match requirement. Submissions are accepted through the Endowment’s Applicant Portal, updated in late 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to first contact Kim Firth for discussion and alignment. The portal requires account creation and supports both grant submissions and reporting. Application tools such as templates for narratives, workplans, and budgets are available for download. There is no fixed deadline; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Key documents include a sample agreement, budget revision forms, and publicity guidelines available to grantees post-award. Ultimately, this grant program plays a critical role in ensuring that every child in New Hampshire has access to the behavioral health services they need. By investing in systemic reform and community-driven solutions, the Children’s Behavioral Health Grant aims to transform how children and families experience mental health care in the state.