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 state and 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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Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Grant Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation runs an open grant process for organizations improving access to EDUCATION or MENTAL HEALTH for children, youth, and families.	Not published	Varies
Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Public Policy Advocacy Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caring For Colorado Grant Program focuses on public policy advocacy to enhance the health and well-being of children, youth, and families in Colorado.	Not published	Varies
RAP Foundation- Sponsorship Grant Regional Access Project Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The RAP Foundation's Sponsorship Grant provides up to $5,000 for community events that are free and open to the public.	Not published	Up to $5K
Administration-Sponsored Capital Grant Program for Mental Health, Addictions, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies Provide State grants on a match basis for construction, acquisition, renovation and equipping facilities that are used to serve clients with developmental disabilities, chronic mental illness and/or addiction problems.	Not published	Varies
Young Women's Initiative Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation: Education Grants Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation focuses on improving the lives of individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder through education grants.	Not published	Varies
Building Better Lives Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Building Better Lives Grant, offered by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, aims to empower local leaders and communities through innovative, community-led solutions.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Men Giving Back SPBC Grants Men Giving Back South Palm Beach County · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Men Giving Back SPBC Grants aims to enhance the lives of South Palm Beach County residents by funding charitable initiatives focused on education, mental health, food stability, and children.	Not published	Up to $100K
Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants Program Vitalyst Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M The Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants Program, managed by the Vitalyst Health Foundation, aims to address substance use and mental health issues arising from incarceration.	Not published	$50K – $1M
Black Wellness Innovation Fund Black Emotional and Mental Health Collec · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Black Wellness Innovation Fund is a funder collaborative that supports innovative, wellness work in Black and marginalized communities.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Division 29 Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Early Career Award Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Division 29 Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Early Career Award, established in 1981 and now administered by the American Psychological Foundation, recognizes promising early career professionals in psychotherapy.	Not published	$1K
Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support program aims to assist individuals dealing with substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders.	Not published	Varies
FY26-Round 2 RFP BHTHPTR26113 for Opioid Settlement Funding Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Mignon Waterman Award Montana Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Mignon Waterman devoted her life to public service. She served as a Montana State Senator for 12 years.	Not published	Varies
Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants support advanced graduate students committed to LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy.	Not published	$9K
MTF: Mental Health Service Access and Availability RFP Moses Taylor Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mental Health Service Access and Availability RFP Moses Taylor Foundation embraces a whole-person approach that intentionally focuses on mental health and well-being in its mission to improve the health of people in Northeastern…	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BBRF Independent Investigator Grant National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K	Not published	$50K – $100K
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) Illinois Primary Health Care Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Love IV Lawrence Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Love IV Lawrence Foundation Grant focuses on suicide prevention and reducing stigma around suicidal ideation. It offers funding for projects in the Tampa Bay area that align with its mission.	Not published	Varies
Region 12 Opioid Abatement Council Emergency Fund Grant Douglas County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Region 12 Opioid Abatement Council Emergency Fund aims to support organizations focused on opioid and substance use disorder (OUD/SUD) prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, or harm reduction.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Therapy Assistance Program (TAP) Grand Rapids Pride Center · Foundation Rolling · Up to $45 The Grand Rapids Pride Center's Therapy Assistance Program aims to decrease disparities associated with 2-SLGBTQ+ individuals accessing quality mental health services.	Rolling	Up to $45
Kansas City Chiefs / Hunt Family Foundation Spring Grant Cycle Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Every spring, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation give grants to local Kansas City-area organizations making the city a better place for children and families.	Not published	Varies
MH253010 - Health-led Community Behavioral Health Crisis Response: Daniel's Law Pilot Program RFP Grant New York State Office of Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The MH253010 grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health aims to fund the development of community behavioral health crisis response pilot programs in urban, suburban, and rural areas.	Not published	Up to $2M

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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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