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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More than US $20,000
AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AAF Discretionary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The AAF Discretionary Grant, offered by the Amarillo Area…

PRIMARY CARE COALITION OF · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

AAHI Healthy Communities Fund Funder: Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), a division of Montgomery County Government's Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with Primary Care…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AAPS Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,400 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The AAPS Education Fund, managed by the Ann Arbor…

NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program This new grant program will be focused on efforts that address health and wellness for youth in Butte County, especially in the Camp Fire…

Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health is a philanthropic organization dedicated to changing lives through therapeutic group work by advancing the most effective and innovative…

ADVOCATES FOR BETTER HEALTH - THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ABH | The Foundation - General Grant-Making Program Organization: Advocates for Better Health | The Foundation Program Description: ABH | The Foundation awards grants to organizations advancing…

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Access to Health Care Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Access to Health Care Grant Program,…

THE ALLEGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACCF Youth (TAG Team) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allegan County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The ACCF Youth (TAG Team) Grants support youth development initiatives…

UNITED WAY SUNCOAST INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACE (Access, Capacity, Equity) Grant Funder: United Way Suncoast Purpose: Community investment initiative providing operational funding to nonprofit organizations to support innovative practices that…

ADAMS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:  The CEG application will go live on April 25th on the eCivis platform, closing on May 25th. _ Community Enrichment Grant History The Community Enrichment Grant (CEG) funding was…

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (the Foundation) partners with organizations that are transforming health in Arizona. We invest in…

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (the Foundation) partners with organizations that are transforming health in Arizona. We invest in…

ACM LIFTING LIVES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ACM Lifting Lives Grant Cycle Organization: ACM Lifting Lives (philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music) Mission: Dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Purpose Provides…

American College of · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACNP Honorific Awards - Public Service Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American College Of Neuropsychopharmacology Inc Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary The ACNP Honorific Awards - Public Service…

Lever for Change · Rolling / Open Foundation

Action for Women's Health Status: Open call Award Amount: $250 million global open call Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: Support organizations working to improve women's mental and physical…

Varies (historical awards: $10,000 - $20,000)
JAMES KIRK BERNARD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Active Minds Grant Program Organization: Active Minds (activeminds.org) Mission: Support mental health awareness, education, and advocacy for students and young adults ages 14-25 through a network of…

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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