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?

Douglas County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Douglas County Philip S. Miller Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Douglas County…

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview American Psychological Foundation APF is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve…

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund…

DUNELAND HEALTH COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Duneland Health Council Grant Since its inception in 1997 through today, Duneland Health Council has provided almost $7,000,000 in grant allocations to Greater Michigan City Area non-profit…

Vail Health Behavioral Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eagle County: Olivia's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vail Health Behavioral Health Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary Eagle County: Olivia's Fund, managed by Vail Health Behavioral Health,…

NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Early Career Investigator Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Eating Disorders Association Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Early Career Investigator…

THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION · January 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Early Childhood Grant Program Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: High-quality, culturally appropriate early childhood programs that support children's social, emotional, physical, and academic…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eastland Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Eastland Giving Circle Grant, facilitated by the…

EASTSIDE COMMUNITY AID · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund Funder: Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop Geographic Scope: East King County, Washington State Mission Focus Areas: - Housing - Hunger - Mental health Eligibility…

EASY DAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Easy Day Foundation Grant Program Funder: Easy Day Foundation (NV, US) Website: easyday.org Focus Areas The foundation supports veteran-focused initiatives across three core pillars: - Mental Health…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

ECCF: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Erie County Community Foundation offers Community Grants aimed at addressing…

Employees Community Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

ECF of Boeing Washington: Puget Sound Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Employees Community Fund Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview ECF of Boeing Washington: Puget…

Evanston Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview ECF Resilience Grant Designed with community-need in mind, these special grants allow the Foundation to remain responsive and supportive of our local organizations, and the communities they…

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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