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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US $80,000 - US $100,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mental Well-being Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Blue Foundation Amount: US $80,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Florida Blue Foundation's Mental Well-being…

GREATER OLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mental Wellness in Cattaraugus County Fund Overview: Grants from this fund will support programs and activities that will promote and support mental wellness in Cattaraugus County in the spirit that…

THE ARNOLD GOLD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Mentoring Programs that Promote Humanistic Care - Request for Proposals Funder: The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Program Status: Historical RFP (issued October 2013, awarded January 2014) Purpose: Fund…

THE ARIZONA PET PROJECT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Grant Funder: Mercy Care Award Amount: $207,000 Geographic Scope: Statewide Arizona Focus Areas: - Mental health and well-being - Housing security - Recovery from substance use -…

METROWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

MetroWest Health Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MetroWest Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $80,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The MetroWest Health Foundation is dedicated to…

New York State Office of Mental Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

MH253013 - Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health Amount: US $250,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Youth Safe…

New York State Office of Mental Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

MH253014 - New York State Clubhouses Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health Amount: More than US $551,175 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The New York State Office…

New York State Office of Mental Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

MH253015 - Aging in Place Pilot RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health Amount: More than US $2,000,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The New York State…

New York State Office of Mental Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

MH253020 Ukraine Refugee Health Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health Amount: US $200,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Prequalification…

New York State Office of mental health · Rolling / Open Foundation

MH253022 - Community Based Diversion Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Office of mental health Amount: US $200,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The deadline…

THE DYSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mid-Hudson Valley General Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dyson Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to…

US $50,000 - US $500,000
MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

MIHEF Behavioral Health RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is…

MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

MIHEF Healthy Aging RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The MIHEF Healthy Aging RFP aims to enhance 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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