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.

1,662 grants
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$50,000 per year (for media center upgrades; other grants vary)
THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN FOR STILLWATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Big Impact Grants Overview: These grants fund projects that have significant impact on larger groups of students, often spanning multiple buildings. They support broader educational initiatives…

Bureau of Justice Assistance · April 27, 2026 Federal

BJA FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program This NOFO will support the implementation and enhancement of veterans treatment court (VTC) operations. VTCs connect justice-involved veterans to treatment…

Bureau of Justice Assistance · Rolling / Open Foundation

BJA FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance Amount: US $950,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The BJA FY25 Veterans…

BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLEC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Black Girls' Wellness Grant Overview: The Black Girls' Wellness Grant supports initiatives focused on the mental health, wellness, and healing of Black girls and young women. Geographic Scope:…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Black Giving Circle Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Black Giving Circle Fund Grant, established in…

ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Black Giving Collective (BGC) supports Black-led and Black-owned community initiatives that address disparities facing the Black community in our eight-county region. Our work is guided…

BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLEC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Black Trans Women's Wellness Grant Overview: The Black Trans Women's Wellness Grant supports initiatives focused on the mental health, healing, and wellness of Black transgender women. Geographic…

BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLEC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Black Wellness Innovation Fund Overview: The Black Wellness Innovation Fund is a funder collaborative that supports innovative, wellness work in Black and marginalized communities. Geographic Scope:…

THE ARTHUR M BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Blank Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Blank Family Foundation offers grants exclusively by invitation,…

BLKHLTH INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

BLKHLTH CARES Fellowship Organization: BLKHLTH Inc (GA, US) Program Type: Fellowship Program Overview: BLKHLTH CARES (Community Advocacy for Racial Equity School) is a transformative fellowship…

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:  As we refine and strengthen our approach, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of applications from new organizations, including those that we have not funded within the last…

BLUE AND YOU FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHIER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Blue & You Foundation: Behavioral Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue & You Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Blue & You Foundation's…

BLUE AND YOU FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHIER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Blue & You Foundation: Social Determinants of Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue & You Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Blue & You…

BLUE CROSS OF IDAHO FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Blue Cross of Idaho: Employee Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The Blue Cross of…

Free race entries (amount varies based on organization's services and eligibility)
THE AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Blue Line Runership Program Overview: This program offers runner scholarships/race entries to area nonprofits that serve the underprivileged, disadvantaged, or those struggling with mental health…

Up to $25,000 per year for up to two years
FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CLINICAL TMS INC · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Bob Sammons Clinical TMS Research Fund Funder: Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS (FACTMS) Purpose: Named in honor of Clinical TMS pioneer Dr. Bob Sammons, this grant facilitates…

BOB WOODRUFF FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bob Woodruff Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bob Woodruff Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Bob Woodruff Foundation Grants aim to support veterans and their families facing…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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