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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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Division 17 Counseling Psychology Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Division 17 Counseling…

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Division 56 CHANGE Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2024 Summary The Division 56 CHANGE Grant, provided by the American…

Up to $10,000
THE JOE BURROW FOUNDATION · April 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Do Good Grant Funder: The Joe Burrow Foundation (JBF) Mission: The Joe Burrow Foundation provides resources and support to the underprivileged and underserved, with primary focus on helping children…

DOMBAL VOGEL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dombal-Vogel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dombal-Vogel Foundation Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Dombal-Vogel Foundation Grant supports children under 18 facing socio-economic…

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…

BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS BALTIMORE · April 27, 2026 Foundation

Early Childhood Mental Health Head Start Initiative Funder: Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) Geographic Scope: Baltimore City Focus Areas: Early childhood mental health services for Head…

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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