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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$25,000 (primary award), up to $15,000 and $10,000 for two additional organizations
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · July 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

C&B Better Initiative Geographic Scope: Dubuque County, Iowa (nonprofits located in and/or serving Dubuque County residents) Award Amount: - One primary award: $25,000 - Two additional awards: up to…

Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

C3F: Youth Needs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The C3F Youth Needs Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CACF: Central AL Family Wellness and Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Central Alabama…

The Caesars Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Caesars Regional & Property Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Caesars Foundation Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Caesars Foundation supports community-focused organizations through…

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

California Community Reinvestment Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $600,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated: August 05,…

US $25,000 - US $50,000
CAMBER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Camber Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Camber Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Camber Foundation Grant supports community-driven…

THE CANCER CHALLENGE · January 9, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Cancer Challenge Grant Program - 2026-2027 Funder: The Cancer Challenge Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas (Benton, Washington, Carroll, and Madison counties) Background: Since 1993, Cancer…

Healthwell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cancer-Related Behavioral Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Cancer-Related Behavioral Health Fund,…

JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S · Rolling / Open Foundation

Capacity Building Program Focus: Awards designed to invest in organizations providing children's services, not just the direct services themselves. Supports organizational improvement through…

ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Capacity Building & Advocacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ethel & James Flinn Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation aims to…

THE KIDS FUND INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant Award Amount: $20,000 (one-time grant) Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Focus Areas: Youth mental health services and sustainable investments Description:…

THE MICHAEL PHELPS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Caps for a Cause Overview: A program that provides autographed Michael Phelps swim caps and other auction items to support non-profit fundraising efforts. Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas:…

US $10,000 - US $20,000
THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Care Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Care Fund Grant, offered by The Denver Foundation, supports…

CARING FOR DENVER FOUNDATION · May 6, 2026 Foundation

Care Over Incarceration (Alternatives to Jail) Focus Area: Mental health, substance misuse, and trauma support for individuals at risk of entering, currently involved with, or exiting the criminal…

Up to $5,000
RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FNDN · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

CARE Together Fund Overview: Originally created as the COVID-19 Response Fund in March 2020. Renamed the CARE Together Fund to focus on equitable community recovery. CARE stands for "Communities…

DRAVET SYNDROME FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Caregiver Connect Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States only Background: These grants support caregivers in connecting with one another through local Dravet family gatherings and…

HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF WILSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

CAREs Flexible Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthcare Foundation Of Wilson Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview CAREs Flexible Funding Healthcare Foundation…

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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