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
Foundation
Updated daily
Varies by round (historical range: $2,500 - $10,000+ per grant)
RELIANT FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Reliant Medical Group Foundation Community Grants Program Funder: Reliant Medical Group Foundation (formerly Fallon Clinic Foundation) Geographic Scope: Central Massachusetts and MetroWest…

GREATER NEVADA CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Support Greater Nevada Credit Union’s passion to help more people Live Greater goes beyond the financial services and accounts that we offer. We also take pride in supporting our…

EMDR RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Research Consultation Award Award Amount: Up to $1,000 Funding Cycle: Deadline information not specified Overview The Research Consultation Award provides funding for clinicians, post-doctoral…

Up to $40,000
EMDR RESEARCH FOUNDATION · July 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Research Grant Award Award Amount: Up to $40,000 Funding Cycle: Semi-annual with deadlines February 1 and July 1 Overview The EMDR Research Foundation offers research grants to support quality,…

Varies (historically $24,971 - $63,161)
International OCD Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Research Grant Program Funder: International OCD Foundation Inc Focus Areas: - OCD research and treatment studies - Related disorders including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Hoarding Disorder -…

National Alopecia Areata Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Research Grants Purpose: Support researchers with promising proposals to learn more about alopecia areata – what is happening in the immune system to cause it and identifying new avenues for treating…

King County Department of Community and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Residential Treatment Facility Capital Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: US $59,240,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary…

Evanston Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Resilience Grants Status: Multiple cycles offered until all funds allocated Geographic Scope: Evanston, Illinois Purpose: Designed with community-need in mind, these special grants allow the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us Community Foundation of Tompkins County, established in 2000, has a mission to bring people and resources together to build a more equitable Tompkins County by inspiring diverse…

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA · Rolling / Open Foundation

RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Southeast Louisiana Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grant,…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · June 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Responsive Grants Organization Type: Charitable organizations in the Tri-Cities region of Virginia Purpose: For charitable organizations seeking support for programs that align with John Randolph…

HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF WILSON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Responsive Grants Funder: Healthcare Foundation of Wilson (NC, US) Geographic Scope: Wilson, NC and greater Wilson community Recurrence: Yearly Eligibility: - Nonprofit organizations - Government…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION SUPPORT FUND · June 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Responsive Grants Funder: John Randolph Foundation Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities region of Virginia (Hopewell, Prince George, Enon, Chester, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry,…

DELAWARE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Restaurant Accolade Program Funder: Delaware Restaurant Association / Office of Health Crisis Response (OHCR) at Division of Public Health (DPH) Geographic Scope: Delaware Purpose: Assist the…

REUTER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reuter Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reuter Family Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Reuter Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations providing…

California Commission for Behavioral Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

RFA for Innovation Partnership Fund (IPF-001): Large Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Commission for Behavioral Health Amount: US $500,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary…

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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