Grants for Mental Health
Last updated October 21, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,585 active grants for mental health in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 64 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 813 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 1,585
- from 1,054 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$132K
- Total listed funding
- $224.1M
- across 813 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 46
- 112 with a published date
On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| NOFO# 3342 - 0726 SCIP: Local FRO Implementation Support Criminal Justice Info Authority · State Nov 4, 2026 · Varies Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction… | |
| Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Youth Health and Well-Being Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Nov 5, 2026 · US $25,000 - US $125,000 The Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Youth Health and Well-Being aims to improve health equity for young people aged 9 to 25 facing economic and social challenges. | |
| Women United Project Grant United Way of Licking County Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $2K Women United is a network of women who influence change in Licking County through focused investment of time, talent, and resources. | |
| Wisconsin Title V MCH Adolescent Mental Health Youth Engagement Expansion Funding DHS Grant Funding · State Nov 9, 2026 · Varies Title V Maternal and Child Health funding for expanding adolescent mental health and youth engagement services. | |
| Denver Broncos Foundation Community Grant Denver Broncos Foundation · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The Denver Broncos Foundation makes Community Grants to Colorado organizations for youth-serving programs and projects in four priority areas: Applications are reviewed and approved quarterly, after each funding cycle's submission deadline. | |
| Community Project Application The Junior League of South Bend Incorporated · Foundation ~November · Varies JLSB seeks to partner with organizations to support community empowerment, with specific focus on: The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and… | |
| Nathan Yip Foundation Multi-Year Grant for Rural Colorado School Districts Nathan Yip Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Proposals must align with one or more of the following priority areas: | |
| Predoctoral Internship in Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Healthsource of Ohio Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The internship offers immersive training in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. | |
| Rehabilitative Investment Grants for Healing and Transformation (RIGHT) Grant 4.0 CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation · State Nov 30, 2026 · Varies This Grant is to provide support to eligible community-based, nonprofit organizations for the purpose of delivering trauma-informed, rehabilitative and/or restorative justice programming in CDCR institutions. | |
| Mental Health Grant (All Ages) Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Community Grants Program Junior League of Palo Alto - Mid Peninsula · Foundation ~November · $5K – $100K To create strategic partnerships with local nonprofits to drive meaningful impact in the community while developing member leadership and volunteer opportunities. | |
| JBF Do Good Grant The Joe Burrow Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $10K The JBF Do Good Grant, established by the Joe Burrow Foundation, aims to support innovative projects that assist underprivileged children, particularly those facing mental health challenges and food insecurity. | |
| Do Good Grant The Joe Burrow Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $10K JBF reviewers evaluate proposals based on: | |
| Community Impact Fund - Financial Stability and Health Programs United Way of Indian River County Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies UWIRC is accepting proposals in the following Financial Stability and Health priority areas: | |
| Cooperative Research Agreements Related to the World Trade Center Health Program (U01) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · Federal Dec 8, 2026 · Up to $550K The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) supports research projects that address: (1) Physical and mental health conditions related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; (2) Diagnosing conditions for which… | |
| Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 27/28 Victim Compensation Board · State Dec 15, 2026 · Varies The Trauma Recovery Center Grant funds centers throughout California that assist victims of violent crime. These centers provide wrap-around services and assist victims who are typically unserved and underserved communities. | |
| Mental Health and Support Services - Section 31n(6) Dept of Education Grants · State Dec 21, 2026 · Varies Grant funding for mental health and support services under Section 31n(6) of Michigan education code. | |
| Community Resource Development Funds Monmouth Cares Inc · Foundation ~December · $68K | |
| Meg's Legacy of Hope Grant Program Megan Butz Legacy of Hope · Foundation ~December · Up to $200K Meg's Legacy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago (Lake Zurich, IL) that provides funding to not-for-profit organizations addressing and strengthening mental health services for youth and… | |
| Emergency Responder Health & Wellness Grant Texas Mutual Insurance Company · Foundation ~December · Up to $10K The Emergency Responder Health & Wellness Grant, sponsored by VFIS of Texas and Texas Mutual Insurance Company, offers need-based funding up to $10,000 for Texas fire departments and non-profit EMS organizations. | |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship in Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Healthsource of Ohio Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The postdoctoral fellowship is designed to provide in-depth training in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. | |
| Community Needs Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including environmental conservation, mental health services, food security, and other community needs. | |
| Cancer Challenge Grant - 2026-2027 The Cancer Challenge · Foundation ~January · Varies Funding supports local cancer services and programs including: | |
| Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Grant Alice & Eugene Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation Jan 10, 2027 · Varies The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations achieving measurable impact for individuals and families in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions, within its focus areas: Education & Skills… |
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Grants for mental health by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 46 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 112 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 305 19%
- No deadline published
- 1,122 71%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 112 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for mental health
- National Institutes of Health 44 active
- American Psychological Foundation 31 active
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 23 active
- New York State Office of Mental Health 13 active
- American Psychiatric Association 12 active
- AIM Youth Mental Health 10 active
1,054 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,585 active grants for mental health (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 21, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 11 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for mental health
Mental health grants fund counseling services, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, community wellness programs, and research. SAMHSA is the primary federal funder, distributing billions annually. State mental health agencies, the NIH, and foundations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Hogg Foundation provide additional support.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for mental health down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
Grants for Mental Health by state
Browse grants for mental health available to organizations in 21 states.
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Top funders for mental health
Foundations and grantmakers active in mental health & crisis intervention — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- South Florida Behavioral Health Network Miami, FL $137.5M given/yr
- Caring for Denver Foundation Denver, CO $43.6M given/yr
- Oneohio Recovery Foundation Inc Westerville, OH $35.6M given/yr
- Perigee Fund Seattle, WA $18.4M given/yr
- Dauten Family Foundation Chicago, IL $18.3M given/yr
- Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission Inc Doylestown, PA $12.6M given/yr
- Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Inc Tallahassee, FL $12.2M given/yr
- Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Springfield, IL $10.6M given/yr
- Council on Chemical Abuse Inc Reading, PA $10.1M given/yr
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY $7.2M given/yr
- Child Mind Institute Inc New York, NY $6.1M given/yr
- Seriousfun Children's Network Norwalk, CT $5.4M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for mental health award?
Of the 1,585 grants for mental health Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 813 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $132K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for mental health?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (44), American Psychological Foundation (31), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (23), New York State Office of Mental Health (13), and American Psychiatric Association (12). In all, 1,054 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for mental health due?
Of 1,585 grants listed, 46 accept applications on a rolling basis, 112 have a published upcoming deadline, 305 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,122 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in October–December.
What is SAMHSA and what grants does it offer?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the primary federal agency funding mental health and substance use services. Major grant programs include Community Mental Health Services Block Grants, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants, and competitive grants for crisis services, youth mental health, and workforce development.
Can schools get mental health grants?
Yes. The Department of Education's School-Based Mental Health Services Grant and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant both fund school counseling. SAMHSA's Project AWARE supports school mental health. Foundations like the Jed Foundation and Sandy Hook Promise also fund school-based mental health programs.
Are there grants for telehealth mental health services?
Yes. HRSA's Telehealth Programs fund mental health telehealth infrastructure. SAMHSA has funded telehealth-enabled behavioral health services. The FCC's Connected Care Pilot Program supports telehealth connectivity. Private foundations increasingly fund innovative delivery models including telehealth.
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