Grants for Mental Health

Last updated August 21, 2026

There are currently 1,603 active grants for mental health in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Federal	Early Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R33- Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Development of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R33 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Full-Scale Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trials for Mental Health Interventions (R01 - Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	First in Human and Early Stage Clinical Trials of Novel Investigational Drugs or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Early Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Confirmatory Efficacy Clinical Trials of Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Interventions for Mental Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Development of Psychosocial Therapeutic and Preventive Interventions for Mental Disorders (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Effectiveness Trials to Test Mental Health System Interventions (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	October 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	October 25, 2027	Varies
Federal	National Cooperative Drug/Device Discovery/Development Groups (NCDDG) for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	October 25, 2027	Varies
Federal	Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Innovative Pilot Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Up to $22.5M
Federal	Pilot Effectiveness Trials for Post-Acute Interventions and Services to Optimize Longer-term Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R01 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Effectiveness Trials for Post-Acute Interventions and Services to Optimize Longer-term Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Navigator Emergency Department Diversion Models for Non-Urgent Mental Health Concerns (R34 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Innovative Mental Health Services Research Not Involving Clinical Trials (R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health (R01 Clinical Trial Required)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Varies
Federal	Utilizing Invasive Recording and Stimulating Opportunities in Humans to Advance Neural Circuitry Understanding of Mental Health Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)	National Institutes of Health	January 7, 2028	Up to $20M

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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.

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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