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Mental Health Funding
mental healthcounselingtherapy+4 more
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) organizations based in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada.
Mental Health Grants
4,093 foundations$4.5B total annual giving$10K median grant56 states with funders
Discover 4,093 grantmaking foundations funding mental health programs, with combined annual giving of $4.5B. The median grant size for mental health is $10K.
Mental Health Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
4,093
Total Annual Giving
$4.5B
Total Assets Under Management
$113.6B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
56
Total Grants on Record
100,558
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding mental health that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 8 days (Nov 20, 2026)Award: Up to $200K
Transformation of Mental Health Care Program
From Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund
Child and adolescent mental healthMental health services researchImplementation science+5 more
Who can apply: Academic researchers at universities, research institutions, health systems, or other settings positioned to provide rigorous research may apply. Investigators must reside within institutions based in the United States, and all project research must be completed in the United States. Applicants may be at any career stage but must have sufficient pilot data and be established enough to lead the project; early-career investigators are strongly encouraged to collaborate with senior researchers. Co-applicants or principal investigators must be at the same institution. Proposals must include rigorous research, pilot data, implementation or service outcomes, and potential for future scale. Applicants may not apply for both a KTGF Fellowship grant and a Transformation of Mental Health Care grant in the same year.
Open nowCloses in 8 days (Nov 20, 2026)Award: Up to $200K
Transformation of Mental Health Care Program (Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation)
From Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation
Mental health services researchImplementation scienceChild and adolescent mental health care+4 more
Who can apply: Academic researchers at universities, research institutions, health systems, or comparable settings are eligible. Investigators must be based at U.S. institutions and complete all project research in the United States. Applicants may be at any career stage but must have sufficient pilot data and be established enough to lead rigorous research; early-career investigators are encouraged to collaborate with senior researchers. Proposals must include rigorous research, pilot data, implementation or service outcomes, a high-reach underserved population, and potential for future scaling. Service-only projects without rigorous research and relevant pilot data will not be reviewed.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: $5K – $15K
Mental Health Grant Program
PsychotherapyPsychiatryPrescription medications+9 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as public charities. Organizations must provide direct constituent services within Pennsylvania's Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. Organizations may be headquartered or administratively located elsewhere if they directly serve constituents in those counties. Grantees may apply only once in a 12-month period. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: Up to $50K
Youth Mental Health Grants
From Partnership for Better Health
Youth mental healthSchool mental health systemsCommunity mental health
Who can apply: School districts and community organizations were invited to apply for funding supporting comprehensive school mental health systems.
Open nowCloses Jan 30, 2027Award: $500+
Large Grants Program
From Public School Funding Alliance
K-12 academic enrichmentArts educationSTEM and hands-on science+4 more
Who can apply: Teachers, students and other school partners may apply. Applications for large grants must be fully completed and approved by a principal at MV Elementary School, Liberty Bell Jr/Sr High School, or the ILC prior to submission. PSFA is a funding organization and is not responsible for program administration.
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Largest Mental Health Foundations
| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc | MIAMI, FL | $137.5M | $38.9M | $600K | F200 | Local |
| SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC | JUPITER, FL | $109.8M | $29.3M | $483K | F30 | Local |
| BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION INC | Lauderhill, FL | $97M | $25.6M | $342K | F99 | Local |
| CARING FOR DENVER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $43.6M | $114.8M | $170K | F20 | Local |
| ONEOHIO RECOVERY FOUNDATION INC | WESTERVILLE, OH | $35.6M | $236.7M | — | F20 | Local |
| BUCKS COUNTY DRUG & ALCOHOL COMMISSION INC | DOYLESTOWN, PA | $22.6M | $3.8M | $57K | F20Z | Local |
| THE AVALON NETWORK INC | ATLANTA, GA | $21M | $1.4M | $900K | F12 | National |
| PERIGEE FUND | SEATTLE, WA | $18.4M | $20.6M | $80K | F30 | Regional |
| DAUTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KENT P DAUTEN | CHICAGO, IL | $18.3M | $30.7M | $265K | F70 | National |
| MISSOURI COALITION FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | $18.2M | $12.4M | $323K | F80 | Local |
South Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc
MIAMI, FL
Annual Giving
$137.5M
Total Assets
$38.9M
Median Grant
$600K
F200Local
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC
JUPITER, FL
Annual Giving
$109.8M
Total Assets
$29.3M
Median Grant
$483K
F30Local
BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION INC
Lauderhill, FL
Annual Giving
$97M
Total Assets
$25.6M
Median Grant
$342K
F99Local
CARING FOR DENVER FOUNDATION
DENVER, CO
Annual Giving
$43.6M
Total Assets
$114.8M
Median Grant
$170K
F20Local
ONEOHIO RECOVERY FOUNDATION INC
WESTERVILLE, OH
Annual Giving
$35.6M
Total Assets
$236.7M
Median Grant
—
F20Local
BUCKS COUNTY DRUG & ALCOHOL COMMISSION INC
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Annual Giving
$22.6M
Total Assets
$3.8M
Median Grant
$57K
F20ZLocal
DAUTEN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KENT P DAUTEN
CHICAGO, IL
Annual Giving
$18.3M
Total Assets
$30.7M
Median Grant
$265K
F70National
MISSOURI COALITION FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Annual Giving
$18.2M
Total Assets
$12.4M
Median Grant
$323K
F80Local
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Where Mental Health Funders Are Located
Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 417 | $400.6M | View all in California | |
| Florida | 330 | $1.1B | View all in Florida | |
| Texas | 284 | $395.7M | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 238 | $128.4M | View all in New York | |
| Illinois | 183 | $139.8M | View all in Illinois | |
| Pennsylvania | 172 | $104.6M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Ohio | 170 | $155.4M | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 125 | $94.6M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| North Carolina | 116 | $69.1M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Georgia | 102 | $35.6M | View all in Georgia | |
| Michigan | 101 | $27.1M | View all in Michigan | |
| Wisconsin | 97 | $25.2M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 96 | $69.7M | View all in Missouri | |
| Minnesota | 96 | $44.9M | View all in Minnesota | |
| Indiana | 93 | $104.1M | View all in Indiana |
Types of Foundations in Mental Health
Family Foundation1,42934.9%$601.6M
34.9%
Family Foundation1,429 (34.9%)
$601.6M in annual giving
Independent Foundation1,08926.6%$326.2M
26.6%
Independent Foundation1,089 (26.6%)
$326.2M in annual giving
Operating Nonprofit3809.3%$693.7M
9.3%
Operating Nonprofit380 (9.3%)
$693.7M in annual giving
Private Operating Foundation
2415.9%$42.4M
Private Operating Foundation241 (5.9%)
$42.4M in annual giving
Requires Review
1634.0%$33.2M
Requires Review163 (4.0%)
$33.2M in annual giving
Community Foundation
962.3%$44.6M
Community Foundation96 (2.3%)
$44.6M in annual giving
Faith-Based Foundation
832.0%$265.1M
Faith-Based Foundation83 (2.0%)
$265.1M in annual giving
Other61215.0%$2.5B
15.0%
Other612 (15.0%)
$2.5B in annual giving
Foundation TypeCountShareGiving
Typical Grant Profile in Mental Health
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
39%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
64%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Mental Health foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 39% of Mental Health foundations actively fund new organizations, and 64% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Grants
How many foundations fund mental health?
There are 4,093 grantmaking foundations that fund mental health programs across 56 states.
What is the median grant size for mental health?
The median grant from foundations funding mental health is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest mental health foundations?
The largest foundations funding mental health by annual giving include South Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC, BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION INC, with combined giving of $344.2M.
Which states have the most mental health funders?
The states with the most mental health foundations are California (417), Florida (330), Texas (284). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
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