APF: Visionary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The APF Visionary Grant supports innovative research…
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.
APIs RISE Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The APIs RISE Fund supports projects that enhance…
APNA Board of Directors Student Scholars Funder: American Psychiatric Nurses Association Geographic Scope: United States Focus Area: Support for nursing students pursuing psychiatric-mental health…
APNA Memorial Scholarship Funder: American Psychiatric Nurses Association Geographic Scope: United States Focus Area: Psychiatric-mental health nursing education and professional development Status:…
APNA Research Grants Funder: American Psychiatric Nurses Association Geographic Scope: United States Focus Area: Psychiatric-mental health nursing research Status: Active grant program Oversight:…
APsA Fellowship Status: Application portal closed; will reopen October 2026 Purpose: An early-career initiative aimed at future leaders and educators in fields of academia, mental health, psychiatry,…
Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant Funder: Arapahoe County Board of Directors Status: Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a proud recurring recipient (2023-2026 grant years) Geographic Scope:…
Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant Funder: Arapahoe County Status: Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is a proud recipient for the 2026 grant year (most recent award March 2026) Geographic…
Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vitalyst Health Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Arizona Justice Reinvestment…
Arkansas Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation (COVID-19 Relief Fund) Award Amount: $25,000 Geographic Scope: - Arisa Health affiliates across…
ARPA Funding (American Rescue Plan Act) Status: COMPLETED - One-time funding opportunity. This was a historic, one-time federal relief funding opportunity. Awards were distributed in early 2024.…
Art for Awareness Grants Purpose: Fund projects that use arts-based activities to prevent or create awareness of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or addiction in Marion County. Funding Source: City of…
Arts and Healing Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts and Education Council of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Arts and Healing Initiative aims to…
Arvest Foundation Interactive Whiteboards Grant Funder: Arvest Foundation Award Amount: $10,000 Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas Focus Areas: - Educational technology for therapeutic day…
Ascension St. John Health Equity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascension St John Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Ascension St. John Health Equity Grant aims to enhance health and…
Asian American Leaders in Mental Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Asian American Leaders in Mental Health…
Assay Development and Screening for Discovery of Validated Chemical Hits for Brain Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The objective of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to…
Assembly Fellowship Program Overview: Launched in 2020, the Assembly Fellowship program serves as a window to deeper engagement with Recess and expanded creative fields, while strengthening…
Assembly Peer Leadership Program Overview: Peer Leadership is a paid program from January through August that offers opportunities for young people ages 18-26 to build upon their artmaking,…
Assertive Community Treatment Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Assertive…
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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