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
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
PREVENTION ACTION ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundations in Community Coalition Development RFP Overview: A learning community where community coalitions engage with peers and receive ongoing coaching support and technical assistance to…

THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fourth Generation Grants Status: CLOSED - Will invite organizations to apply in Winter 2025-2026. Applications by invitation only. Geographic Scope: Minneapolis area and local issues Focus Areas:…

EPISCOPAL CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frances Perkins Program for Social Work at Episcopal Charities Overview: A new program funded by an extraordinary generous gift to provide social work support to Episcopal Charities grantee partners.…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund and Berks…

SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Belonging: Safe Spaces & Wellbeing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Sonoma County Amount: US $15,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Fund for…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
THE FUND FOR CHANGE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Change Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund for Change Inc. Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Fund for Change Grants support organizations advocating…

Up to US $25,000
Omaha Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Omaha Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Fund for Omaha Grant, managed by the Omaha Community…

Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Women & Girls Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Princeton Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Fund for Women & Girls Grant aims to empower…

THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund of The Providence Shelter Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview Fund of The Providence Shelter…

WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Funds for Whatcom County: Health & Wellness Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whatcom Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Whatcom Community…

Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Health and Human Services Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA…

$4,000 - $15,000 (average $9,000)
Gabrielles Wings Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gabrielle's Wings Grant Cycle Organization: Gabrielle's Wings Inc (PA, US) Mission: Provide children of color in underserved communities with opportunities to reach their unlimited potential and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Garman Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Garman Family Foundation Grant,…

GATEWAY WELLNESS FOUNDATION · August 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Gateway Wellness Foundation Annual Grant Program Funder: Gateway Wellness Foundation, Marion, NC (established 2019) Geographic Scope: Burke, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford Counties, North Carolina…

AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the Akron Community…

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF: Anthony Dartez Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The GCCF: Anthony Dartez…

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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