Grants for Mental Health
Last updated October 23, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,584 active grants for mental health in its free grants database, drawn from multiple sources and updated daily. 63 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 812 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 1,584
- from 1,054 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$134K
- Total listed funding
- $224.1M
- across 812 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 46
- 111 with a published date
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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 1,584 grants for mental health Grantable lists as of October 23, 2026, 812 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $134K. 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 (43), 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 1,584 grants listed, 46 accept applications on a rolling basis, 111 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, 51% 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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