UK Children's Mental Health Support Initiative

Funding Level: $250000 | Deadline: January 31, 2026

Approved Days Remaining: 286
Program Details
Description

This program funds projects to deliver comprehensive mental health support for children across the UK, prioritizing early intervention, accessible services, and community integration. It tackles rising mental health issues among young people, driven by social, economic, and post-pandemic challenges. The initiative seeks to improve wellbeing, reduce stigma, and establish sustainable mental health frameworks through targeted grants.

Funding Details
  • Funding Level: $250000.00
  • Duration: 1095 days
  • Status: Approved
Timeline
  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2026, 00:00
  • Publication Status: Published On: April 13, 2025
  • Applications: 2
Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be UK-registered charities or non-profits with at least 3 years of operation and a focus on child welfare or mental health. Projects must be implemented within the UK. Submit audited financial statements for the past 2 years; demonstrate ability to manage funds effectively. Proven experience in mental health programs or child-focused initiatives, with at least one completed project.

Expected Output

Establish mental health services reaching at least 5,000 children within the first year across funded projects. Train 500+ professionals in child-specific mental health interventions. Launch community awareness campaigns in at least 10 UK regions. Achieve sustained mental health improvements for 70% of served children. Reduce stigma through engaging 100,000+ individuals in awareness efforts. Integrate mental health support into 50+ community systems.

Program Categories
Focus Areas: Community Development Education Health
Regions: UK
Beneficiaries: Youth Children
Program Objectives
Name Description Target Weight Difficulty Actions
Build Professional Capacity Train educators and mental health professionals in evidence-based, child-focused techniques to strengthen the support ecosystem. 1000 High Medium
Enhance Wellbeing Outcomes Improve mental health outcomes for children receiving support, using standardized tools to track progress and ensure quality interventions. 70% High Hard
Expand Service Access Increase the availability of mental health services for children through funded projects, ensuring rapid deployment of support in underserved areas. 50000 High Hard
Reduce Stigma through Awareness Raise public awareness and reduce stigma around children’s mental health via community campaigns and educational outreach. 100000 Average Medium
Evaluation Criteria
Name Category Weight Actions
Organizational Compliance Eligibility High
Project Deliverability Technical High
Budget Viability Financial Average
Outcome Tracking Impact Average
Long-term Viability Sustainability Fair
Program Information
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Application Statistics
Application Status Distribution
Draft: 0
Submitted: 1
Under Review: 0
Approved: 1
Funded: 0
Rejected: 0
Draft: 0
Submitted: 1
Under Review: 0
Approved: 1
Funded: 0
Rejected: 0

Application Summary
2
Total
1
Approved
0
Funded
0
Rejected

Application Deadline
Days remaining: 286

January 31, 2026, 00:00

Name Applicant Submission Date Status Total Score Actions
Building Brighter Futures for Children in Need Aid 2025-04-13 Submitted -
MindSpace: Empowering Children’s Emotional Resilience in Underserved Communities Aid 2025-04-15 Approved -