Grants for Mental Health

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 1,633 active grants for mental health in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

1,633 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for mental health are open right now?

Humana Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connected Healthy Lives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humana Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Connected Healthy Lives Grant, provided by the Humana Foundation, aims to enhance…

CHANGE THE CONVERSATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Counseling Grants Program Funder: Change The Conversation Inc (No More Stolen Childhoods - NMSC) Geographic Scope: Maryland (currently serving 5 Maryland counties with growing expansion planned)…

THE COUSINS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cousins Foundations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cousins Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cousins Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to addressing social and…

Varies (approximately $1,500 per organization)
LOS ALAMOS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant Funder: Los Alamos Community Foundation in collaboration with: - Con Alma Health Foundation - Delle Foundation - LANL Foundation - LANL/Triad National Security LLC -…

PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Rapid Response Relief Fund Funder: Partnership for Southern Equity (in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta) Status: One-time emergency…

UNITED WAY QUAD CITIES · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Rebuilding Fund Grants Funder: United Way Quad Cities Geographic Scope: Quad Cities (Scott and Rock Island counties) Program Period: July 2020 - at least mid-2021 Overview: United Way Quad…

$4,463,000 total distributed
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government…

$250,000 (emergency fund - currently being distributed)
NORTHSTAR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: One-time emergency fund (created during COVID-19 pandemic) Fund Amount: $250,000 special emergency fund Distribution: - First $130,000 distributed to: Sierra Community…

$250,000 total ($100,000 distributed, $150,000 additional planned)
OLD GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: Special emergency fund (appears to be past program from 2020) Funder: Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Fund Amount: $250,000 special emergency fund - $100,000 already…

$250,000 total ($100,000 distributed, $150,000 remaining)
TAHOE MOUNTAIN RESORTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: Special emergency fund (created in response to COVID-19 pandemic) Award Amount: $250,000 total emergency fund - $100,000 already distributed to initial recipients -…

$250,000 total ($100,000 distributed, $150,000 remaining)
TAHOE MOUNTAIN RESORTS ENVIRONMENTAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: Emergency fund created during COVID-19 pandemic. Initial distributions completed; additional $150,000 being distributed based on greatest need. Overview: A special…

AUTISM SCIENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

COVID-19 Research Grants Overview: Multiple rounds of grants launched in early 2020 to support autism research impacted by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, evolving to fund research on pandemic's…

Pasadena Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Response Fund Funder: Pasadena Community Foundation Status: One-time pandemic relief fund (2020-2021) Geographic Scope: Greater Pasadena area Focus Areas: Emergency assistance for…

UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Response Fund Organization: Chester County United Way Status: Historical/Past Program (Launched during Global Pandemic) Overview: Rapid response fund launched to deploy resources to…

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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