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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Health Innovation Technology Challenge United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Community Grants - Seed & Program Funding: Health & Wellness Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $82K The Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers Community Grants for Seed & Program Funding in Health & Wellness to enhance the wellbeing of southeastern Virginia residents.	Not published	$10K – $82K
Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation: Reintegration Grants Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation offers Reintegration Grants aimed at supporting individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.	Not published	Varies
Collective Impact Grants Blue Cross & Blue Shield · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Letter of Intent - We accept Letters of Intent forms on a quarterly basis.	Not published	Varies
Trauma Recovery Center Grant Fiscal Year 26/27 California Victim Compensation Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Trauma Recovery Center Grant for Fiscal Year 26/27, administered by the California Victim Compensation Board, provides essential funding to centers across California that support victims of violent crime.	Not published	Up to $2M
George Tarjan Award Grant American Psychiatric Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The George Tarjan Award, established in 1992 by the American Psychiatric Association, honors a physician who significantly enhances the integration of international medical graduates (IMGs) into American psychiatry.	Not published	$500
Stronger Connections Grant Program Illinois State Board of Education · Foundation Not published · $100K – $5.0M The Stronger Connections Grant Program aims to assist local education agencies (LEAs) in creating safe and inclusive learning environments that foster student wellness and academic success.	Not published	$100K – $5.0M
ACF: Impact Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement (the Foundation) partners with organizations that are transforming health in Arizona.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4.5M COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government partners who wanted to support pandemic response.	Not published	$4.5M
COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · $90K – $725K Emergency response fund established during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide flexible resources to nonprofit organizations serving the most vulnerable populations in Western Massachusetts.	Not published	$90K – $725K
Disaster Distress Helpline (Short Title: DDH) Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) aims to enhance access to vital crisis counseling for individuals affected by disasters.	Not published	Varies
Opioid Settlement Funding Requests Grant Clarksburg City Council (West Virginia) · Foundation Not published · Varies Clarksburg is utilizing opioid settlement funds to combat the opioid crisis through various grants, focusing on five key areas: education, emergency services, prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation.	Not published	Varies
GMF: Cycle 2 - General Operating Support Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF: Cycle 2 - General Operating Support grant focuses on enhancing early childhood education, mental health services, and workforce development.	Not published	Up to $150K
PA Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Local Solicitation Grant Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Local Solicitation aims to support local government projects addressing critical issues related to gun violence, behavioral health crises, and intimate partner homicides in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Up to $200K
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation Grant Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation Grant seeks to support innovative healthcare programs addressing critical needs in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and nearby communities.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Women Helping Women Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where donors vote on funding priorities and grant recipients.	Not published	Varies
SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant Ozark Guidance Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $4M The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Ozark Guidance, an affiliate of Arisa Health, a $4,000,000 expansion grant to develop a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program over two…	Not published	$4M
Yappers Grant Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Yappers Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, aims to empower youth aged 0-25 by funding nonprofit organizations that create opportunities and raise awareness for local issues.	Not published	Up to $3K
Solomon Carter Fuller Award Grant American Psychiatric Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Solomon Carter Fuller Award, established in 1969 by the American Psychiatric Association, honors a distinguished Black individual who has significantly enhanced the quality of life for Black communities.	Not published	$500
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation General Grant Program Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation was established on February 1, 2019. As of 2024, the foundation has awarded 135+ grants totaling over $10 million to 82+ organizations across the service area.	Not published	Varies
Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K Our mission: Helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Intermountain Health is the largest nonprofit health system in the Intermountain West.	Not published	$5K – $100K
MANUAL Partnership - Men's Mental Health Programming Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Dedicated specifically to men's mental health, MANUAL employs coaching, education, and engagement to reach all undergraduate brothers where they are.	Not published	Varies
Highmark Foundation Grant Highmark Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highmark Foundation provides high-impact grants aimed at enhancing community health in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Walton Family Foundation Grant for Behavioral Health Services Expansion Ozark Guidance Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K Arisa Health (parent organization of Ozark Guidance) received a grant from the Walton Family Foundation to expand services during the COVID-19 pandemic when behavioral health care was increasingly crucial.	Not published	Up to $300K

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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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