Eligibility & Funding Overview
What types of projects are eligible?
We accept proposals focused on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for children affected by violence, conflict, or natural disasters. Projects may include a range of community-based, clinical, or integrated MHPSS interventions, as long as they clearly address the mental health and wellbeing of children in crisis settings.
Which countries are eligible?
Projects can be implemented in any country. However, proposals addressing urgent needs in contexts of violence, conflict and natural disasters, particularly those affecting children and their caregivers, will be prioritized.
What is the typical grant size?
Grant amounts generally range from USD 50,000 to USD 150,000 per year.
We recommend that budgets do not exceed this range by a wide margin, as this is the expected annual funding level for most selected projects.
Can we apply as a consortium or with co-funders?
Yes. Consortium applications are welcome, and projects with co-funding arrangements are also eligible.
When will the grants be disbursed?
Funds will be disbursed starting in March or April 2026. We therefore recommend that proposed project activities begin around that period.
What is the recommended project duration?
We recommend a project duration of approximately 12 months.
How many years of MHPSS experience should applicants have?
We recommend that applying organizations have at least 5 years of experience working in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
This is not an exclusion criterion, but given that the process will be highly competitive, organizations with less experience may be at a relative disadvantage.
Can an organization submit more than one proposal?
Yes. Organizations may submit more than one proposal; however, it is unlikely that more than one grant will be awarded to the same organization.
Submission process
Can I submit my proposal via email?
No. Email submissions will not be considered. All proposals must be submitted through the website submission portal.
Can I submit my proposal in a language other than English?
No. Due to limited team capacity, we are only able to review proposals submitted in English.
How do I know if my proposal was successfully submitted?
If your submission is successful, you will see a “Thank you” confirmation message after clicking Submit.
If this message does not appear, your proposal was not registered.
I clicked submit, but nothing happens. What should I do?
Please review all fields carefully and make sure that all required fields are completed and word limits and file size limits are respected. If everything is in order, we recommend trying again using a different browser. Please note that we receive a high volume of proposals each day, and the submission system is functioning as intended.