Seed Grants to Reduce Mental & Behavioral Health Stigma Funding Opportunity

Q: How much funding does Seed Grants to Reduce Mental & Behavioral Health Stigma Funding Opportunity provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Seed Grants to Reduce Mental & Behavioral Health Stigma Funding Opportunity?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Hawaii Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Mental Health Capacity Building Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

_ You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/file/2025/MBH_FOI-General-Application-Guideline-Updated-5.5.25.pdf).

Overview

This funding opportunity builds on initiatives like Promising Minds to improve mental and behavioral health systems for children and families. Funds will be awarded to programs that build organizational capacity for developing and disseminating messaging, specifically for messaging that reduces M&BH stigma within their communities. Programs must demonstrate the use of targeted, data-informed, and culturally appropriate messaging for their unique communities, including stigma prevention (education) and health promotion (awareness).

Overview

The Health and Wellness sector team at Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) plans to award up to $250,000 in funds to organizations across Hawai‘i with programs designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly among priority and underserved populations. This funding opportunity builds on previous opportunities like the CHANGE Grants Programs, Health and Wellness Collaboration and Seed Grants, and the Promising Minds initiative. It is part of the Mental & Behavioral Health Strategy designed to empower Hawai‘i communities to reduce stigma, enhance access to mental & behavioral health (M&BH) services, and prioritize mental well-being for all.