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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GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

US $1,000 - US $15,000
The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The GCI Suicide Prevention Grant, offered by…

$235,000 over three years ($705,000 total for 4 grantees)
WOMENS WAY · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Gender Economic Equity Program (GEEP) Status: Inaugural cohort awarded June 2025; applications by invitation only Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia region Program Focus: Investing in the care…

Sonora Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Community Grants Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA Program Overview: Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and…

CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY · May 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

General Community Health Grants Funder: Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee area and surrounding areas; expanded to…

Women Helping Women Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Grant Program Overview: Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where…

The Children's Guild Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

General Grant Programs Funder: The Children's Guild Foundation Inc Location: Buffalo, NY (726 Exchange Street, Suite 1016, Buffalo, NY 14210-1485) Contact: info@cg.foundation | (716) 362-9650…

ROSENBERG FUND FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

General Grants for Children of Targeted Activists Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States Background: The RFC's core granting program supporting children and young adults of parents…

BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION · October 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

General Grants Program Funder: Bedford Community Health Foundation Location: Bedford, Virginia (Town and County) Website: healthybedford.org Overview The Bedford Community Health Foundation awards…

OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: New applicants must set up a 10 minute call before applying. _ Our Mission We empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served…

United Way of Central Florida Inc · May 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation

George Jenkins Foundation Youth Opportunity Grant Overview: This grant supports educational programming benefiting Polk County Public Schools students, particularly those in Title I schools. It aims…

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

George Tarjan Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychiatric Association Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The George Tarjan Award, established in 1992 by the American…

Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust aims to eradicate…

Approximately US $2,500
THE GROUNDFLOOR MEDIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Get Grounded Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Groundfloor Media Foundation Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Get Grounded Foundation Grants,…

Up to US $5,000
Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

GFAMH: Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Group Foundation for Advancing Mental…

NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

GFED Early Investigators Research Grant Funder: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Purpose: Designed to support early career researchers in the eating disorders field. Focus Areas: -…

BELLA VISTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our History Bella Vista Foundation (BVF) is the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger Stevens and Jean Gerlinger Kirkwood, who gave generously throughout their long and eventful lives in the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

GIFT VII Community Leadership Grant Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc., through the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VII) initiative Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Indiana Program Overview:…

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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