Grants for Suicide Prevention

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 70 active grants for suicide prevention in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 43 list an award amount, with a median of $125K.

Grants tracked: 70; from 46 funders
Median award: $125K; middle half $21K–$275K
Total listed funding: $10.1M; across 43 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 1; 4 with a published date

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Rape Prevention Education Grant South Dakota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Sexual violence is any sexual activity where consent is not freely given.	Not published	Varies
AFSP Focus Grants: Short-term risk American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The AFSP Focus Grants for Short-term risk provide funding for innovative projects targeting suicide prevention.	Not published	Up to $500K
Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants, offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, support diverse research on suicide across various disciplines.	Not published	Up to $450K
Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education Grant Program Kaiser Permanente Advisory Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education Grant Program aims to transform the landscape of gun violence research and education by funding initiatives that address community firearm violence and suicide.	Not published	Up to $300K
Ben Hogan Resilience Program - Scholarship for University Education The Ben Hogan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Comprehensive support initiative designed to assist individuals who have lost a parent to suicide. This scholarship component provides funding for higher education.	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Board Grant- New Castle County Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in New Castle County aims to provide crucial support to nonprofits focusing on mental health initiatives for vulnerable populations, including those facing food insecurity, substance abuse, or suicide…	Not published	Varies
AFSP Pilot Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AFSP Pilot Innovation Grants, offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, provide up to $50,000 in funding over two years for innovative projects aimed at suicide prevention.	Not published	Up to $50K
Levin Family Foundation Grant Levin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Levin Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofits focused on critical issues in Montgomery County, Ohio, such as the opiate epidemic, human trafficking, anti-bullying, and suicide prevention.	Not published	Up to $30K
AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants fund investigators who received a PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years (no more than three years of prior fellowship support).	Not published	Up to $140K
Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the Akron Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Akron.	Not published	Varies
Oliver's Fund Grants Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
James Kirk Bernard Foundation Award for Excellence in the Biological Exploration of Suicide James Kirk Bernard Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An award presented annually in partnership with the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR) at the International Summit on Suicide Research.	Not published	Varies
AFSP Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K AFSP Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants fund investigators at any level conducting research across two or more unique sites, each contributing unique expertise and data collection. Up to $450,000 over 2 years.	Not published	Up to $450K
SACF: Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) Grants SACF Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) is a group of students from Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City.	Not published	Varies
Pilot Effectiveness Trials of Peer Support Services for Suicide Prevention National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $3,000,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the preliminary effectiveness of peer support intervention strategies for reducing suicide…	Forecast	$3,000,000 total
Suicide Prevention Grant Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The Division of Care and Treatment Services is seeking applications for funding to support suicide prevention programming focused on improving the quality of clinical care in health and behavioral health care systems.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
Barclay-Giel Seed Grants The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K This program provided seed grants to support community-based public health programs. The Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) ended this program on June 7, 2025, to better align efforts with long-term strategic goals.	Not published	Up to $10K
Research Grants for Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Youth and Young Adults (R01) FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury (R01) aim to fund innovative effectiveness research addressing interpersonal violence and suicide among high-risk groups, particularly youth aged 10-24.	Not published	Up to $400K
Research on System Support and Tools for Provider Training and Quality Monitoring for Suicide Preventive Care National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $5,000,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research focused on developing, optimizing, and testing the effectiveness of provider-level interventions…	Forecast	$5,000,000 total
AFSP Focus Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Focus Grants fund innovative, high-risk, potentially high-yield projects on specific suicide-prevention priority areas set annually by AFSP and its Scientific Council.	Not published	Up to $500K
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Teen Suicide Prevention Grant New Jersey Association for Mental Health · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
Rural Older Adult Mini-Grant (ROAM) Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K Support social engagement and connection among isolated rural and remote older adults to increase social connection, decrease isolation, and promote suicide prevention.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Community Grants Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K Support programs or projects of community-wide benefit that address local needs and improve quality of life.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Capacity-Building Mini-Grant Opportunity Colorado Springs Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Capacity-Building Mini-Grant Opportunity, offered by the Colorado Springs Health Foundation, focuses on enhancing organizational skills and effectiveness in health services.	Not published	Up to $5K

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About grants for suicide prevention

Suicide-prevention grants fund crisis services, prevention training, youth and campus programs, and postvention support delivered by nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the leading federal funder, administering the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the Garrett Lee Smith program for state, tribal, and campus youth suicide prevention. National nonprofits such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also award research and community grants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for suicide prevention award?

Of the 70 grants for suicide prevention Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 43 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $125K, and the middle half fall between $21K and $275K. The largest is $2.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for suicide prevention?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (15), Colorado Springs Health Foundation (3), James Kirk Bernard Foundation (3), The Ben Hogan Foundation (3), and Ashland County Community Foundation (2). In all, 46 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for suicide prevention due?

Of 70 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 42 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for suicide prevention?

Grants support crisis call and text services, gatekeeper and clinician training, school- and campus-based prevention, programs for higher-risk groups, and survivor and postvention support. Much of the funding flows to states, tribes, and universities, which implement prevention strategies and may partner with local nonprofits. Research grants are also available through foundations focused on understanding and reducing suicide risk.

Who funds suicide prevention programs?

SAMHSA is the primary federal funder, supporting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the Garrett Lee Smith state, tribal, and campus youth suicide prevention grants. State mental-health agencies pass federal dollars to local providers, and national nonprofits such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention fund community programs and research. Health foundations and crisis-services networks round out the funding landscape.

How can an organization get suicide-prevention funding?

Identify whether you fit a federal priority, such as youth, campus, or tribal prevention, and check whether your state mental-health agency subgrants SAMHSA dollars to local partners. Build your proposal around an evidence-based prevention model and measurable outcomes, since funders expect data and follow-up. For smaller projects, national prevention nonprofits and community foundations often offer more accessible community grants.

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