Grants for Mental Health

Last updated October 21, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,585 active grants for mental health in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 64 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 813 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 1,585; from 1,054 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$132K
Total listed funding: $224.1M; across 813 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 46; 112 with a published date

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ABH \| The Foundation - General Grant-Making Program Advocates for Better Health - the Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $64K ABH \| The Foundation awards grants to organizations advancing health equity and addressing public health needs in Minnesota. The foundation holds an annual grant-making meeting to review and award grants.	Not published	Up to $64K
BayCare Clinic Foundation Mental Health Initiative Grant Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd · Foundation Rolling · Varies The BayCare Clinic Foundation Mental Health Initiative Grant supports community partners with projects to improve mental health for northeastern Wisconsin residents.	Rolling	Varies
New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA) Grant New York State Office of Mental Health · Foundation Not published · $485K The New York Peer Specialist Independent Practice Association (IPA) aims to enhance collaboration and professional development for the peer specialist workforce in New York.	Not published	$485K
FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA Grant Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The FY26 SUBG Women's Treatment Set-Aside RFA aims to remove barriers for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders, ensuring access to quality treatment and support for their children.	Not published	Varies
Kids Fund Grant The Kids Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Kids Fund Grant is a charitable initiative dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and youth in Dane County.	Not published	Up to $5K
Natural Disaster Grant Program Archway Institute for Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies ARCHway Institute offers a grant program to assist individuals and families affected by natural disasters, particularly those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.	Not published	Varies
Rhode Island ARPA Support Grant The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Distribute funding from Rhode Island's $1.1 billion share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation for COVID-19 recovery.	Not published	Varies
NBCC Foundation Military Scholarship Adams State University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Military scholarship awarded to service members, veterans, and military spouses pursuing a counseling education with commitment to serving fellow military personnel, veterans, and families upon graduation.	Not published	$5K
Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program, established by Carrie Towbes in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation, aims to support mental health providers working with youth in Santa…	Not published	Up to $10K
Becky Love Foundation Therapy Grant Becky Love Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Peer Operating Centers Grant District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $375K The Peer Operating Centers initiative, led by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health, aims to enhance access to peer-operated services for vulnerable residents.	Not published	Up to $375K
Supportive Care Services Program Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since JJCCF was created, the Program has been providing emotional/bereavement support, respite options, advocacy, collaboration, in-kind gift card distribution, holiday wish granting/matching and access to other JJCCF programs.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Health & Human Services- Spring Cycle Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K All people are healthy and safe.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Weld Trust: Rapid Response Grants The Weld Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Weld Trust offers Rapid Response Grants of up to $25,000 for nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Weld County to address urgent health and safety needs. Applications are typically processed within 7-10 business days.	Not published	Up to $25K
Women & Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The Women & Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant, offered by the City of Boston's Office of Women's Advancement, aims to support innovative mental health programming for women and girls.	Not published	Up to $10K
Greene County Rural Health Network: Mini-Grants Greene County Rural Health Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Greene County Rural Health Network offers mini-grants of up to $1,500 to organizations aiming to improve local health outcomes.	Not published	$2K
CGF: Berwick Fund (Under $10,000) Community Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund is to select, identify, and invest in programs and projects that improve the health and welfare of the community.	Not published	Varies
Youth Endowment Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Youth Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, supports innovative solutions to challenges faced by youth within a 25-county service area.	Not published	Up to $20K
Community Grantmaking Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $729K – $835K ACF's primary grantmaking program providing operational and programmatic support to nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region. The program has been awarding discretionary grants for 39+ years.	Not published	$729K – $835K
Community Health Cohort Pilot Chuckanut Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $5K Invite organizations to work together to solve persistent community problems through collaborative and strategic work, leading to community-level action supported by organizational work and sector leadership.	Not published	From $5K
Parent Support Fund Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parent Support Fund provides direct monetary support to Black and marginalized parents who are living with mental health conditions or supporting children living with mental health conditions.	Not published	Varies
Umpqua Bank Fdn.: Community Grant - Small Grants Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Umpqua Bank, through the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, continues to believe in the power of partnership by leading with a Social Impact Strategy and Community Grants program that reflects a deep commitment to improving economic…	Not published	Varies
Simms/Mann Psychosocial Research Program Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program supporting psychosocial research related to pancreatic cancer and cancer survivorship.	Not published	Varies
Rosendin Foundation Annual Grant The Rosendin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Rosendin Foundation Annual Grant provides financial support to community-focused 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations across various states, aiding initiatives in emotional, occupational, and nutritional health.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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 1,585 grants for mental health Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 813 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $132K. 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 (44), 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 1,585 grants listed, 46 accept applications on a rolling basis, 112 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, 52% 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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