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
Up to US $40,000
PHILANTHROPY MASSACHUSETTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Summer Fund Grant, established in 1971 by Philanthropy…

$75,000 (2022 inaugural)
THE HEAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer of Healing Grants Funder: The Hear Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA) Overview: The Hear Foundation's inaugural "Summer of Healing" grant program, launched in June 2022, supports community projects…

Building Hope Summit County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summit County Behavioral Health Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BUILDING HOPE SUMMIT COUNTY Amount: US $2,001 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Summit County Behavioral…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund Grant After Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, causing an estimated $50 billion in damage, The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund was activated to…

WABASH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Supporting Grants: Clay County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is…

WABASH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Supporting Grants: Vigo County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Wabash Valley Community Foundation is…

THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview At the Foundation, we recognize the critical need to honor young people and offer spaces that support ongoing growth and development in the face of various forms of discrimination. The…

THE VICTORIA S AND BRADLEY L GEIST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. In…

JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN'S CANCER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Supportive Care Services Program Overview: Since JJCCF was created, the Program has been providing emotional/bereavement support, respite options, advocacy, collaboration, in-kind gift card…

Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Supports for People with Lived Experience Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The…

SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON REGIONAL HEALTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

SWACH Collaborative Funding Model Funder: Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) Status: Ongoing funding program Award Amount: Over $1.1 million awarded to six organizations in…

US $25,000 - US $45,000
MARION E KENWORTHY SARAH H SWIFT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Swift Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Marion E. Kenworthy-Sarah H. Swift Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Marion E. Kenworthy-Sarah…

INATAI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Systems, Power & Action Grant Funder: Inatai Foundation Status: Active funding program Geographic Scope: Washington State Award Period: Three-year grants (based on 2022 cohort) Focus Areas: -…

The Community's Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview General Grants Community Grants provide support to initiatives that impact the residents of Delaware County, PA. We are urrently accepting applications in the categories of basic needs,…

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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