Overview About AIM AIM is bridging the gap between research and access to care for youth struggling with their mental health by finding, funding, and implementing evidence-based treatments,…
Grants for Mental Health
Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 1,635 active grants for mental health in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.
What grants for mental health are open right now?
AIM Design Challenge Overview: Annual competition for students and youth to design solutions addressing youth mental health challenges. Program Details - Open to middle and high school students -…
Overview About AIM AIM is bridging the gap between research and access to care for youth struggling with their mental health by finding, funding, and implementing evidence-based treatments,…
AIM for Awareness Ad Contest Overview: Annual advertising competition for middle and high school students and youth organizations to create mental health awareness campaigns. Eligibility - Middle…
AIM Funded Research Program Overview: AIM Youth Mental Health funds groundbreaking clinical research focused on youth mental health disorders and early intervention. Focus Areas - Anxiety disorders -…
AIM Ideas Lab Overview: Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) program bringing together young people to co-design and conduct research on youth mental health. Program Type - Youth participatory…
AIM Implementation & Equity Grantee Award Overview: Award supporting implementation science research and work addressing health equity in youth mental health. Focus Areas - Implementation of…
AIM Patient Safety Bundle Implementation NOFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $350,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The New Jersey…
AIM Youth Ambassadors Program Overview: Leadership program empowering young people to advocate for youth mental health in their communities. Program Details - Youth ambassadors represent AIM in their…
ALA Foundation Veterans Creative Arts Festival Overview: A grant opportunity offered by the ALA Foundation supporting the Veterans Creative Arts Festival program. Geographic Scope: United States…
Alaska Native Culture Grant Funder: Alaska Children's Trust (with support from Saltchuk) Geographic Scope: Alaska statewide Focus Areas: Supports work that engages Alaska Native youth in cultural…
Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award for Innovation in Behavioral Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Staunton Farm Foundation Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award for Innovation…
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program Type: Leadership development and service-learning program for students in health-related fields Geographic Scope: Multiple chapters nationwide; specific chapters…
Alcohol Health Services Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R01 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on…
Alcohol-PTSD Comorbidity: Preclinical Studies of Models and Mechanisms (R01) Funder: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) with Cohen…
Alexander Eastman Foundation- Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alexander Eastman Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Alexander Eastman Foundation offers community grants…
Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation General Grant Program Funder: Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation Inc (Maryland, US) Mission: The Foundation deploys funds in accordance with its mission, vision, and…
Alkermes Medical Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alkermes Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary Alkermes Medical Education Grants support educational initiatives aimed at enhancing patient…
Alkermes Pathways Research Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alkermes Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards program aims to foster…
All In Fund Funder: Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation (in partnership with #FirstRespondersFirst, a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, and initial funding from #FirstRespondersFirst, the…
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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