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
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ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Cultural Activities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Children's Trust Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Youth Cultural Activities Grant, offered by the…

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Youth Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the East Tennessee…

Up to $20,000
VYSTAR FOUNDATION INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Youth Grant Program Funder: VyStar Foundation Inc (FL, US) Status: Next cycle opens August 31, 2026 Geographic Scope: VyStar Credit Union service areas including Georgia, North Florida, and Central…

King County Department of Community and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Healing Project Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: US $9,999 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The Youth Healing Project Mini…

Up to US $30,000
WEYERHAEUSER FAMILY FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The Youth Initiative Grant, provided by the Weyerhaeuser…

US $100,000 - US $250,000
Decolonizing Wealth Project · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decolonizing Wealth Project Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor…

Decolonizing Wealth Project · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Mental Health Fund - Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decolonizing Wealth Project Amount: US $30,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Youth Mental Health Fund,…

The Community Foundation of South Puget · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview What We Do & How The Community Foundation promotes generosity and advances well-being in the South Puget Sound by stewarding long-term charitable resources that support the evolving needs…

GREATER GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant supports innovative programs…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant- New Castle County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in New Castle County…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to…

$65,000 total distributed annually across three counties; individual grants vary
DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants Geographic Scope: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, Delaware Overview: The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Program – Building Resilience Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2025 Summary The Youth Program – Building Resilience…

Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Youth Suicide Prevention…

Approximately US $180,470
Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Telepsychiatry Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Amount: Approximately US $180,470 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Youth Telepsychiatry initiative by…

CAMDEN EDUCATION FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) Competitive Grant Program Overview: Provides operational and program funding to Camden-led nonprofit organizations serving youth aged 3-18. Award Amounts: - $40,000…

Up to US $30,000
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge · Rolling / Open Foundation

YPC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge's…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program aims to…

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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