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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc. Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Children's Mental Health Innovation…

CHUCKANUT HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chuckanut Health Foundation - Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chuckanut Health Foundation Amount: US $2,600 - US $26,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Chuckanut Health…

Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

City of Long Beach Mid-Size Grant Program Funder: City of Long Beach (funded by Measure US) Status: This grant opportunity appears to be from Summer 2022 and may no longer be active. The application…

City of Evansville · Rolling / Open Foundation

City Opioid Settlement Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Evansville Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The City of Evansville is inviting proposals for approximately $1.3 million from the…

· Rolling / Open State

Climate Change Grants Funding projects that reduce harm from climate change impacts such as extreme heat, flooding, or wildfire and prescribed burn smoke in disadvantaged communities. Local health…

Up to US $600
American Alpine Club · Rolling / Open Foundation

Climbing Grief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Alpine Club Amount: Up to US $600 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Climbing Grief Grant provides financial support for individuals…

SALEM HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clinical Excellence & Resiliency Grants Overview: Salem Health Foundation supports staff professional development, resiliency, and workplace wellness initiatives. Programs Funded (2023-2024): - 2024…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Closing the Opportunity Gap Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Geographic Scope: Eight-county footprint in Southwest Alabama Focus Areas: Programs that narrow the opportunity gap among…

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund,…

Cobb County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cobb County- Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cobb County Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Cobb County Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) aims to enhance public safety and…

US $1,000 - US $15,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coleman County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Coleman County Foundation Grant…

$300 - $5,000 per project
LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Collaborative Grants Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing annual program Overview: LEEF's Collaborative Grants program…

WASHINGTON WOMEN'S FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview OUR GRANTMAKING Since our founding, the collective membership of Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) has granted millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations across Washington State.…

BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Letter of Intent - We accept Letters of Intent forms on a quarterly basis. Letters of Intent should outline the project, its partners, a brief statement of need, indicators and…

College Life Protected · Rolling / Open Foundation

College Life Protected: Graduate Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Life Protected Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The College Life Protected Graduate Research Grant supports…

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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