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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SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Malvizzi Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…

John S Dunn Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

John S. Dunn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The John S. Dunn Foundation Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The John S. Dunn Foundation supports healthcare initiatives in the greater…

$5,000 - $20,000
BLACK EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLEC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joseph Beam Legacy Grant Overview: The Joseph Beam Legacy Grant supports organizations and initiatives serving Black gay men, particularly those 50+ living with HIV/AIDS, and broader Black wellness…

PSYCHOANALYTIC CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Judy Byck Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students in training at the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas, recognizing demonstrated dedication, hard work, and commitment to psychoanalysis.…

Approximately $2.5 million total annually; no set minimum or maximum per grant
JUNEAU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · March 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Juneau Hope Endowment / CBJ Social Service Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Juneau, Alaska (City & Borough of Juneau) Background: The Juneau Hope Endowment was established in September…

TIDES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Just Health Fund The Just Health Fund is a Tides Foundation grantmaking initiative that delivers critical resources to community leaders on the front lines of protecting, providing, and…

US $2,000 - US $20,000
JUST ONE MORE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Just One More Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Just One More Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Just One More Grant aims to transform lives by providing…

Emancipate NC Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Purpose: Help communities create and continue cross-system collaborations for people with mental health…

Up to $2,500 (with potential additional $1,000 for further treatment)
AUSTIN BAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Justice Mack Kidd Fund Status: Active funding program Program Purpose: Assist attorneys and UT Law students impaired by depression or similar mental health conditions by providing funds to pay…

K2 ADVENTURES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

K2 Gus Mendez Valor Initiative Individual Award Overview: The K2 Gus Mendez Valor Initiative Individual Award is designed to support past and present military personnel and their families with…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

KCCF: KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The KCCF: KREMC Operation…

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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