Grants for Mental Health
Last updated October 21, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,585 active grants for mental health in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 64 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 813 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 1,585
- from 1,054 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$132K
- Total listed funding
- $224.1M
- across 813 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 46
- 112 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Sanctuary Clinics' Annual Scholarship Program Sanctuary Clinics Inc · Foundation ~April · $2K To assist deserving students in furthering their education in the fields of mental health and/or addiction treatment. | |
| Alaska Native Culture Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation ~April · Varies Supports work that engages Alaska Native youth in cultural activities, including: Promote mental wellbeing and increase protective factors for youth by strengthening connection to culture and community, and fostering relationships with… | |
| Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism The Carter Center Inc · Foundation ~April · $10K | |
| Foss Foundation Grant June & Julian Foss Foundation · Foundation ~May · Up to $5K The June & Julian Foss Foundation, established in 1997, prioritizes support for children and young adults, especially those facing mental illness or physical disabilities. | |
| Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) AHCCCS Current Grants · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies A formula-based grant program administered by SAMHSA designed as an outcome-driven program to support service delivery to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or co-occurring substance use disorders (COD) experiencing… | |
| Dammann Fund Grant Dammann Fund Inc · Foundation ~June · US $2,500 - US $10,000 The Dammann Fund, Inc. supports charitable organizations in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, and Charlottesville, VA. | |
| State Opioid Response IV (SOR IV) AHCCCS Current Grants · State Sep 29, 2027 · Varies The overarching goal is to increase access to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, coordinated and integrated care, recovery support services and prevention activities to reduce the prevalence of OUDs, stimulant use disorders, and… | |
| Scioto 365 Grant The Scioto County Area Foundation · Foundation ~September · $1K – $15K A dynamic community leadership initiative of the Scioto Foundation designed to encourage widespread participation in community and economic development for the improvement of the Scioto County area. | |
| Coleman County Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Abilene · Foundation ~October · $1K – $15K The Coleman County Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies in addressing immediate community needs. | |
| Pilot Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies Pilot Effectiveness Trials for Treatment, Preventive and Services Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required). | |
| Early Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R33- Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies NIMH requires an experimental therapeutics approach for the development and testing of therapeutic interventions, in which studies both evaluate the clinical effect of an intervention and generate information about the mechanisms… | |
| Development of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies Development of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R33 Clinical Trial Required). | |
| Full-Scale Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 - Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies Clinical Trials to Test the Effectiveness of Treatment, Preventive, and Services Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required). | |
| First in Human and Early Stage Clinical Trials of Novel Investigational Drugs or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage cooperative agreement applications to support early stage clinical trials of novel mechanism of action, investigational drugs, or novel neuromodulatory devices for… | |
| Early Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies NIMH requires an experimental therapeutics approach for the development and testing of therapeutic interventions, in which studies both evaluate the clinical effect of an intervention and generate information about the mechanisms… | |
| Confirmatory Efficacy Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Interventions for Mental Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies Confirmatory Efficacy Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Mental Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required). | |
| Development of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies Development of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required). | |
| Effectiveness Trials to Test Mental Health System Interventions (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies This R61/R33 concept complements NIMHs suite of clinical trial NOFOs by supporting feasibility and infrastructure development (R61) followed by well-powered clinical trials (R33) to test the effectiveness of system interventions and… | |
| National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U19 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 25, 2027 · Varies Reissue of PAR-20-119. | |
| National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 25, 2027 · Varies Reissue of PAR-20-118. | |
| Mechanistic Evaluation of Therapeutic Targets derived from Treatable Traits to Improve CNS Outcomes in People with HIV (R21/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 28, 2027 · $3,000,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research to identify modifiable targets and mechanisms to alleviate clinically relevant central nervous system… | |
| Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of… | |
| Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Up to $225K The purpose of this Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO) is to encourage pilot research that is not an immediate precursor to testing a service intervention but is consistent with NIMH priorities for services research. | |
| Pilot Effectiveness Trials for Post-Acute Interventions and Services to Optimize Longer-term Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies NIMH seeks applications for pilot effectiveness projects to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of therapeutic and service delivery interventions for the post-acute management of mental health conditions that are matched to the stage of… |
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About 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for mental health award?
Of the 1,585 grants for mental health Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 813 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $132K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for mental health?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (44), American Psychological Foundation (31), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis (23), New York State Office of Mental Health (13), and American Psychiatric Association (12). In all, 1,054 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for mental health due?
Of 1,585 grants listed, 46 accept applications on a rolling basis, 112 have a published upcoming deadline, 305 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,122 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 52% fall in October–December.
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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