Deadline: January 15, 2026
The Call for Proposals: Community-Driven MHPSS for Children Affected by Conflict is now open, inviting eligible organizations to submit innovative, community-based initiatives that promote mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for children affected by conflict, crisis, or displacement. This important opportunity seeks to empower local actors and strengthen community resilience through culturally grounded and sustainable interventions.
Overview of the Call
The Peace of Mind Foundation (PoM) is offering grants to organizations working to deliver community-driven mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs targeting children who have been impacted by conflict and displacement. The goal is to ensure affected children and caregivers receive structured, evidence-based, and locally relevant psychosocial support services that improve their wellbeing and long-term resilience.
This initiative highlights the importance of community ownership, collaboration, and sustainability in addressing the mental health needs of children and families in fragile and crisis-affected contexts.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission is 15 January 2026. Interested organizations are encouraged to apply early to ensure sufficient time for review and preparation.
Funding Details
Successful applicants will receive grants ranging from USD $50,000 to $150,000 per project, depending on project scale, design, and impact potential. The funding supports interventions that are measurable, inclusive, and community-led, with a focus on achieving tangible improvements in children’s psychosocial wellbeing.
Programme Focus and Objectives
This call aims to support structured, context-specific MHPSS initiatives that prioritize:
- Culturally appropriate approaches led by local communities
- Active participation of children, caregivers, and community stakeholders
- Evidence-based and innovative methodologies in psychosocial healing
- Monitoring, evaluation, and safeguarding mechanisms that ensure accountability and sustainability
By investing in community-driven MHPSS initiatives, the Peace of Mind Foundation seeks to foster environments that enable healing, recovery, and the restoration of hope among conflict-affected children.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Local and community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Youth-led or refugee-led groups
- National or international NGOs with proven expertise in child protection and MHPSS
- Registered non-profit entities with established safeguarding policies
Organizations with direct links to affected communities and a commitment to participatory, locally led solutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Types of Activities Supported
The Call for Proposals: Community-Driven MHPSS for Children Affected by Conflict will support diverse activities such as:
- Individual and group psychosocial support sessions using trauma-informed approaches
- Community safe spaces for healing and child engagement
- Art, play, and creative therapy programs promoting emotional expression
- Capacity-building and training for caregivers, teachers, and community facilitators
- Strengthening systems and networks to sustain MHPSS interventions post-project
Projects that integrate innovation, inclusivity, and scalability are highly encouraged.
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to submit:
- A detailed project proposal outlining objectives, target groups, and outcomes
- Organizational profile and legal registration documentation
- Safeguarding and child protection policies
- Comprehensive budget and implementation timeline
- Monitoring and evaluation framework demonstrating impact measurement
All submissions should reflect community ownership, gender sensitivity, and ethical accountability in line with international child protection standards.
Why This Call Matters
The mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children affected by conflict remain among the most urgent global humanitarian priorities. This funding opportunity directly supports organizations dedicated to rebuilding the emotional and social resilience of vulnerable children and communities.
Through this initiative, the Peace of Mind Foundation emphasizes the power of community-driven MHPSS approaches to create lasting change, restore dignity, and promote hope where it is needed most.
How to Apply
Eligible organizations interested in applying can access the official application platform and learn more about the full program details through the links below:
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