Grants for Mental Health

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,583 active grants for mental health in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 63 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 812 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 1,583; from 1,054 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$134K
Total listed funding: $224.1M; across 812 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 46; 110 with a published date

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Reducing Barriers to Health Equity Grant Program The Cigna Group Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund aims to reduce health disparities by supporting local nonprofits in Hartford, CT, and St. Louis, MO.	Not published	Up to $250K
Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program Saint John's Cathedral · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues like mental health, homelessness, food insecurity, and advocacy for immigrants.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Community Relief Fund (CRF) White County United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Relief Fund was created to assist non-profit social service organizations in White, Jasper, or Pulaski counties experiencing the immediate physical, social, and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Fund of The Providence Shelter Foundation Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Providence Shelter Foundation established two funds at the Rhode Island Foundation: a donor advised fund in 2014 through which the Shelter's Board of Managers recommends grants for the community, and an organization endowment in 2016…	Not published	Varies
nccPA Health Foundation: Mental Health - Community Outreach Grant nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The nccPA Health Foundation's Mental Health - Community Outreach Grant supports innovative PA-led projects aimed at improving mental health awareness and reducing stigma in communities.	Not published	Up to $3K
John S. Dunn Foundation Grant John S Dunn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John S. Dunn Foundation supports healthcare initiatives in the greater Houston area, focusing on mental health programs, healthcare education, and medical research.	Not published	Varies
Chartercare Senior Wellness & Safety Grant Chartercare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Chartercare Senior Wellness & Safety Grant supports health and wellness programs for the elderly in Rhode Island. It emphasizes structured quality of life initiatives, safety training, and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $25K
SACF: Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) Grants SACF Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) is a group of students from Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City.	Not published	Varies
Wayne F. Placek Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Wayne F. Placek Grants, established by the American Psychological Foundation, aim to enhance the public's understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviate associated stresses.	Not published	Up to $15K
Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant Luther I Replogle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant supports organizations in metro areas like Boston and Washington, DC, focusing on youth, women with children, and those in long-term poverty.	Not published	$5K – $10K
JFSL: Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for the Jewish Aged Grant Jewish Federation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for the Jewish Aged, established in 2014, supports St. Louis area organizations with grants focused on enhancing the dignity of elderly Jews.	Not published	Up to $15K
BJA FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program Grant Bureau of Justice Assistance · Foundation Not published · $950K – $2.5M The BJA FY25 Veterans Treatment Court Program aims to enhance veterans treatment court operations by connecting justice-involved veterans with essential treatment for various behavioral health issues, including substance use and mental…	Not published	$950K – $2.5M
AIM Design Challenge AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual competition for students and youth to design solutions addressing youth mental health challenges.	Not published	Varies
The Caitlin Hornung Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caitlin Hornung Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, provides financial support for students pursuing degrees in social work, counseling, psychology, behavior science, or human services.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $7K The Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative psychological research focused on trauma and the experiences of marginalized individuals.	Not published	$7K
MH253013 - Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) Grant New York State Office of Mental Health · Foundation Not published · $250K – $500K The Youth Safe Spaces Program aims to address the mental health challenges faced by youth, particularly those aged 12-24, by creating safe spaces for interaction and community engagement.	Not published	$250K – $500K
Wasatch Kindness Service Scholarship Wasatch Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who has best demonstrated kindness and provided service to fellow classmates.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Partner Capacity Grant The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tower Foundation is a family foundation that helps children, adolescents, and young people affected by intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and/or substance use disorders.	Not published	Varies
GMF: Cycle 2 - Project Support Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF: Cycle 2 - Project Support initiative offers funding for projects that enhance early childhood education, mental health services, and workforce development in the Milwaukee area.	Not published	Up to $150K
Fostering Social Connection in Later Life Grants Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fostering Social Connection in Later Life, Paul and Alma Schwan Aging Trust Endowment Fund Fostering Social Connection in Later Life grants will support projects that provide southwest Minnesota-serving organizations with funding to reduce…	Not published	Varies
ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program, initiated by the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation, empowers youth in Bronx, Fresno, and San Joaquin Counties.	Not published	$3K
ACF: Community Enrichment Grant Adams County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The CEG application will go live on April 25th on the eCivis platform, closing on May 25th.	Not published	Varies
Amway Impact Grants Amway · Foundation Not published · Varies Amway Impact Grants support non-profit organizations in Kent County, Michigan, focusing on Health + Wellbeing and Empowerment.	Not published	Varies
UWNCO Community Relief Fund United Way of North Central Ohio Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies United Way of North Central Ohio established the Community Relief Fund to support local social services in response to the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences. The fund enables swift and strategic response to community needs.	Rolling	Varies

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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 1,583 grants for mental health Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 812 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $134K. 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 (43), 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 1,583 grants listed, 46 accept applications on a rolling basis, 110 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, 51% 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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