Grants for Mental Health

Last updated June 14, 2026

There are currently 1,631 active grants for mental health in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

1,631 grants
Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for mental health are open right now?

IMAGINE LEARNING FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Imagine Learning Foundation: Signature Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Imagine Learning Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Imagine Learning…

INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HYGIENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

IMH: Advocacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute of Mental Hygene of the City of New Orleans Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The IMH: Advocacy Grants support nonprofit 501(c)3…

INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HYGIENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

IMH: Child & Adolescent Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute of Mental Hygene of the City of New Orleans Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The IMH: Child & Adolescent Grants support…

INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HYGIENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Guidelines will be available to those applicants who are invited to submit full proposals._ Early Childhood Grants IMH seeks to strengthen and sustain policies, programs, and…

Approximately US $100,000
Impact 100 Oakland · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Oakland Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Oakland Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary Impact 100 Oakland Grants provide up to $100,000 to nonprofits…

More than US $50,000
WELLSPRING FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The IMPACT Grant by the Wellspring Foundation…

$100,000
WINONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Impact Grant Award Amount: $100,000 Geographic Scope: Winona area, Minnesota Purpose: A premier grant awarded to address the community's most pressing needs. This is the Foundation's largest grant…

Varies; 2022-23 cycle: $281,620 total awarded across multiple categories
UNITED WAY OF THE RIVER CITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Impact Grants Purpose: Award funding to nonprofit programs that address United Way's critical issues in the focus areas of health, education, and financial stability. Geographic Scope: Six-county…

$100,000 - $500,000
ELEVANCE HEALTH CARES INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Impact Investing Loans Funder: Elevance Health Foundation in partnership with Mission Driven Finance® and Acces CDFI Program Type: Accessible and affordable financing (loans, not grants) Geographic…

Up to $25,000 total annually (distributed among multiple organizations)
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

IMPACT Youth Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Competitive grants awarded to support projects and initiatives specifically…

Impact 100 Wichita Falls · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wichita Falls Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Wichita Falls Amount: US $53,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Impact100 Wichita Falls empowers women to participate in…

Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Imperial Valley Wellness Health and Wellness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The Imperial Valley…

US $100,000 - US $150,000
THE CIGNA GROUP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CIGNA Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Summary The Cigna Foundation is dedicated to enhancing…

Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary In Youth We Trust, a youth…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Increasing Access to Mental Health Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Increasing Access to Mental…

Up to US $100,000
Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indian Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Indian Health Grant Program aims to provide essential…

UNITED WAY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Grant applications are not currently being accepted._ Indian River County United Way Grants United Way of Indian River County will begin accepting Letters of Intent in our Financial…

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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