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 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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AFSP Distinguished Investigator Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The AFSP Distinguished Investigator Innovation Grants support research aimed at preventing suicide, providing funding of up to $150,000 over two years to qualified investigators.	Not published	Up to $150K
Ridgecliff Foundation Grant Program Ridgecliff Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ridgecliff Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations focusing on mental health and chemical dependency in Northeast Ohio. This funding is aimed at education, prevention, and treatment initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Community Giving / Sponsorship Program Care New England Health System · Foundation Rolling · Varies Care New England supports local nonprofit organizations addressing: At least 6 weeks required for review and processing.	Rolling	Varies
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Jeff Starck, Senior Media Relations Specialist Marshfield Clinic Region of Sanford Health	Not published	$100K
Mid-Hudson Valley General Operating Support Grants The Dyson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, focusing on those addressing basic human needs.	Not published	Varies
Building Healthy Futures Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Building Healthy Futures Fund aims to enhance the health and academic success of school-age youth by improving access to quality healthcare.	Not published	$50K
Suicide Prevention Summit and Zero Suicide Academy (NOFO) (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Illinois Department of Public Health is offering funding for the Suicide Prevention Summit and Zero Suicide Academy.	Not published	Up to $250K
Music Therapy Impact Fund Grant North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Music Therapy Impact Fund is dedicated to expanding high-quality, research-informed music therapy services throughout Butte County. The fund establishes music therapy as a standard in healthcare.	Rolling	Varies
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K The Basic Needs Giving Partnership aims to enhance equity and economic well-being in Northeast Wisconsin by providing multi-year flexible funding for collaborative initiatives addressing root causes of community issues.	Not published	$300K
State Opioid Response – Higher Education Community Outreach Grant Northern Oklahoma College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
San Fernando Valley Community Grants (Participatory Budgeting) Los Angeles Education Partnership · Foundation Not published · $75K Through a collaborative participatory budget process (PBP), LAEP and El Nido Family Centers work with community members to identify neighborhood needs and vote on projects that local organizations propose to address those needs.	Not published	$75K
Human Services--Margaret E. Oser Fund for Women Grant Orange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Margaret E. Oser Fund for Women provides crucial support for organizations in Orange County that enhance outcomes for women facing substance abuse, mental health issues, and domestic violence.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund · Foundation Not published · $40K – $150K Grants prioritized programs addressing three critical community health needs: Included representatives from both community foundations' Grants Distribution Committees and Youth Advisory Committees.	Not published	$40K – $150K
Qualified Treatment Trainee Grants Program Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $20K The Qualified Treatment Trainee Grants Program, in collaboration with UW-Milwaukee, aims to enhance the behavioral health workforce by supporting agencies hiring post-graduate trainees in social work, marriage and family therapy, and…	Not published	$20K
Health & Wellness Agency Grant Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Health & Wellness Agency Grant, offered by the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, aims to empower disadvantaged communities by providing access to heart and mental health education.	Not published	Up to $10K
Stone County Community Fund Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Stone County nonprofits and charitable organizations can apply for grants up to $2,500 to support impactful projects in the community.	Not published	Varies
Fall Grant Program Youthwell New Hampshire · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Behavioral Health Mini Grant Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Behavioral Health Mini Grant, administered by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, offers financial support of up to $2,500 to help individuals with mental health needs improve their quality of life.	Not published	Up to $3K
Seed-And-Scale Grant Program The Alliance for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Alliance for Health Equity's Seed-And-Scale Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations addressing social determinants of health in the Greater Coatesville region through a dollar-for-dollar matching model.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Spring Grant Cycle Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Every spring, the Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation give grants to various local organizations making Kansas City a better place to live for children and families.	Not published	Varies
BEF Great Idea Grants Birmingham Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $300 – $3K The Birmingham Education Foundation's 'Great Idea Grants' are general-purpose grants funding innovative teacher projects for Birmingham Public Schools (Beverly Hills, MICHIGAN — not Alabama) in one of six areas: arts, academics, athletics…	Rolling	$300 – $3K
SBIRT Program - NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Trenton Health Team Aco Inc · Foundation Not published · $5.2M SBIRT - Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Screening patients for drug and alcohol problems in primary care clinics and providing interventions to connect at-risk patients with treatment.	Not published	$5.2M
Youthprise-Ramsey County Partnership High Fidelity Wraparound Program Youthprise · Foundation Not published · $160K – $200K	Not published	$160K – $200K
Joe Freed Empowerment Fund Grant Keweenaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Joe Freed Empowerment Fund offers $6,000 in grants to support programs empowering individuals with mental or developmental disabilities in the Copper Country.	Not published	Up to $6K

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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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