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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THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Masonic Children's Hospital Partnership Overview: The Thielen Foundation's first formal partnership (since 2018) supporting pediatric behavioral health and mental wellness at University of Minnesota…

MCKEE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About McKee Wellness Foundation The goal of the McKee Wellness Foundation is to enable physical and mental wellness across Northern Colorado by helping to fill the gap between available…

THE MARGARET CLARK MORGAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCMF: Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peg's Foundation Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The MCMF: Arts Grant, offered by Peg's Foundation, aims to enhance lives impacted by serious mental…

THE MARGARET CLARK MORGAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission To improve the lives of people with serious mental illness by investing in innovative projects in Northeast Ohio having national transformational impact. The Foundation invests…

Meadows Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Meadows Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Meadows Foundation Incorporated Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Meadows Foundation Grant Program is dedicated to enhancing the…

UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program Overview: A state-run program designed to support behavioral health professionals with student loan debt by providing loan repayment…

MEDICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Medica Foundation Grant: MN Behavioral Health Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medica Foundation Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Medica Foundation Grant for MN Behavioral…

MEDICA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Medica Foundation Grant: MN Rural Health Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medica Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Medica Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing rural…

Up to $200,000 (varies by cycle)
MEGAN BUTZ LEGACY OF HOPE · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Meg's Legacy of Hope Grant Program Overview: Meg's Legacy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago (Lake Zurich, IL) that provides funding to…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund, established…

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Memphis Resilience Center Fund Status: Established September 2025 Geographic Scope: Memphis, Tennessee Focus Areas: - Mental health resources for under-resourced communities - Childhood trauma…

Up to US $100,000
​Men Giving Back South Palm Beach County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Men Giving Back SPBC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ​Men Giving Back South Palm Beach County Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Men Giving Back SPBC Grants aims to…

Up to $100,000+ in grants to partner organizations
National Law Enforcement and · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mental & Behavioral Health Program Status: Active program launched May 2021 Geographic Scope: National (United States) Focus Areas: Mental and behavioral health support for first responders and their…

POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mental Health & Belonging Ignite Grants Program Type: Classroom grant program for PSD educators Overview: Each school year the PSD Foundation provides funding for vital access to educational and…

City of Lafayette, Colorado · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mental Health & Human Services Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Lafayette, Colorado Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The City of Lafayette's Mental Health & Human Services Grant…

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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