Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health Grant

Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Psychiatric Association Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health, established by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation in 2003, aim to honor community organizations that promote mental health awareness in underserved minority communities. These awards recognize efforts to improve access to quality mental health services, enhance treatment quality, and address cultural barriers. Organizations must have been operational for at least two years and demonstrate innovative approaches to mental health challenges.

Overview

About the APA Foundation Medical science, public education and dedication drive our vision of national awareness, personalized treatment and compassion. As the charitable foundation of the American Psychiatric Association, we: Raise awareness and overcome barriers. Invest in the future leaders of psychiatry. Support research and training to improve mental health care. Lead partnerships to address public challenges in mental health. With the backing of the APA, the world's leading psychiatric organization, our efforts are strengthened by research and designed to achieve results ensuring that we're making real impact, every step of the way. Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health The Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health were established in 2003 by the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) to recognize community organizations that have undertaken innovative and supportive efforts to: Raise awareness in underserved minority communities about mental illness including the need for early recognition, access to and the availability of treatment, and the cultural barriers to treatment. Increase access to quality mental health services for underserved minorities. Improve the quality of care for underserved minorities, particularly those in the public health system or with severe mental illness.Have been operational for at least two (2) years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

Past award recipients are ineligible, unless applying for recognition of a new initiative, achievement, or program.