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
Up to $50,000
SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Impact Grants Program Overview: Spur Community Foundation's Impact Grants support projects that are catalytic in nature and have the potential to drive substantial change within an organization or…

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…

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · April 20, 2026 Federal

Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems The purpose of this program is to provide resources to healthcare systems for implementing the Zero Suicide framework for adults who are at risk of…

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES · April 20, 2026 State

Implementing Zero Suicide in Health Systems The purpose of this program is to implement the Zero Suicide intervention and prevention model for adults within a health system(s). The Zero Suicide model…

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…

INFINITE HERO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Infinite Hero Foundation Grant Program Funder: Infinite Hero Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on returning military veterans and their…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
Inland Empire Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inland Empire Youth Grantmakers Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) Serving Riverside & San Bernardino Counties Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13,…

$2,500 or less; $2,501-$5,000; $5,001-$10,000; $10,001-$15,000
EVERY STUDENT EVERY COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Innovation Fund for Pandemic Education and Restart Overview Status: Depleted/Closed - launched October 2020, distributed over $168,000 Geographic Scope: Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district Focus…

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services · June 3, 2026 Federal

Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) The Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model (the “Model”) for Cohort II Recipients is a seven-year, voluntary service delivery and payment model promoting…

$2,500 - $21,000 (based on 2019 awards)
ALLIANT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Innovation/Seed Grants Geographic Scope: Alliant University California campuses (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, Irvine) Award Amount: Grants ranging from $2,500 to $21,000 per project…

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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