Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness. Recipients are expected to implement the AOT…
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.
Associate Matching Gifts Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The J. J. Keller Foundation's Associate Matching Gifts Program…
Atkinson Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Atkinson Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Atkinson Foundation Grant Program aims to empower…
Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness…
Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychiatric Association Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Awards for Advancing…
Baer Reintegration Scholarship Funder: Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation Contact: baerscholarships@reintegration.com Program Goal: To help people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar…
Ballmer Scholarship Type: Full-ride scholarship for Master's of Social Work (MSW) students Geographic Scope: Washington State Overview: The Ballmer scholarship is a full-ride scholarship available to…
Overview Baltimore City Community Grants Program This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to…
Overview Baltimore City Community Grants Program This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to…
Barclay-Giel Seed Grants Status: Program Sunsetted in June 2025 Overview: This program provided seed grants to support community-based public health programs. The Commissioned Officers Foundation…
Bard College Mental Health and Wellness Initiative Grant Recipient Institution: Bard College, Hudson River Valley, New York Connection to JKBF: Jamie Bernard, JKBF co-founder's son, was a Bard…
Barrow Community Crisis Fund Grants Overview: The Barrow Community Crisis Fund was activated in response to the tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School in September 2024. This fund is…
Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program Funder: San Diego Foundation Geographic Scope: San Diego region Focus Areas: The program supports college-access nonprofit organizations that help students…
Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program Funder: San Diego Foundation Status: This program was announced in March 2022 with a deadline of April 8, 2022. No current active deadline is listed on the…
Basic Needs Giving Partnership- Technical Assistance Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Basic…
Basic Needs Giving Partnership: Single-Year Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Basic Needs Giving…
BayCare Clinic Foundation Grant: Mental Health Status: ACTIVE Funder: BayCare Clinic Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The BayCare Clinic Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing mental…
BayCare Clinic Foundation Health and Wellness Grant Funder: BAY CARE CLINIC FOUNDATION LTD (WI, US) Mission: To promote the health and well-being of northeastern Wisconsin residents. Purpose: This…
BayCare Clinic Foundation Mental Health Initiative Grant Funder: BAY CARE CLINIC FOUNDATION LTD (WI, US) Mission: To promote the health and well-being of northeastern Wisconsin residents. Purpose:…
BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grant Program Purpose: Provides support for experienced investigators conducting neurobiological and behavioral research. Award Details: - Amount: One-year grant of…
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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