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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
THE ROSENDIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rosendin Foundation Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rosendin Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Rosendin Foundation Annual Grant provides financial…

THE CHARITABLE DIVISION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Jeremy Alex Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Charitable Division Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary The Jeremy Alex Grant, founded by Ted Alex…

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: US $9,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants…

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR RESEARCH ON SCHIZOPHRENIA AND DEPRESSION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruane Prize for Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Ruane Prize for…

GREATER FAYETTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF) Geographic Scope: Central Texas rural communities including Bastrop, Caldwell, East Williamson, and Hays counties Partnership: Co-administered by Greater Fayette…

Dept of Health Grants · April 30, 2026 State

Grant opportunity supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to support rural health infrastructure and services. Eligible applicants include Rural Hospitals, Rural Federally…

ASSOCIATION OF OREGON COMMUNITY MENTAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM) Funder: Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs (AOCMHP), with funding from Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Geographic Scope: Oregon, with focus on…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth C. Stacy Counselor Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Ruth C. The next deadline…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

SACF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The SACF Community Impact Grants aim to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) Grants SACF Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) is a group of students from Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City. Working with an adult advisor, the…

Saint John's Cathedral · Rolling / Open Foundation

Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saint John's Cathedral Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program…

US $10,000 - US $30,000
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Grant…

NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sallie Morgan Behavioral Health Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Sallie Morgan Behavioral…

Ozark Guidance Center Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

SAMHSA Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Grant Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Award Amount: $5,000,000 Award Duration: 2 years Geographic Scope: 8…

SANCTUARY CLINICS INC · April 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Sanctuary Clinics' Annual Scholarship Program Award Amount: $1,500 awarded annually Purpose: To assist deserving students in furthering their education in the fields of mental health and/or addiction…

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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