Mental health and behavioral health organizations provide critical services to individuals experiencing mental illness, emotional disturbances, and co-occurring disorders. Federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), HRSA, and other HHS agencies fund treatment programs, crisis services, prevention initiatives, and workforce development.
These grants support everything from community mental health centers to school-based counseling, crisis intervention teams to peer support programs. Staying informed about funding opportunities is essential to sustaining and expanding mental health services.
GrantPing helps mental health providers track federal funding opportunities.
The Mental Health Block Grant provides formula funding to states and territories for community-based mental health services. States then distribute funding to local providers. Typical subawards range from $100,000 to $1 million.
Project AWARE funds states to increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged youth and connect them to services. Awards typically range from $2 million to $8 million over 5 years.
The CCBHC program supports comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services through certified community behavioral health clinics. Expansion grants range from $2 million to $4 million annually.
BHWET funds universities and training programs to prepare behavioral health professionals including social workers, psychologists, counselors, and peer specialists. Awards range from $500,000 to $2 million over 5 years.
This program supports trauma-informed mental health services for children and adolescents. Awards typically range from $300,000 to $500,000 annually.
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Typical Award: $200,000 - $1,500,000 (via state agencies)
Summary: Formula grants to states supporting comprehensive community mental health services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Local providers apply through state mental health authorities.
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Typical Award: $500,000 - $2,000,000
Summary: Supports partnerships between mental health providers and law enforcement to develop crisis response teams, mobile crisis units, and crisis stabilization centers as alternatives to incarceration and emergency departments.
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Typical Award: $400,000 - $900,000/year
Summary: Funds evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment services for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions or substance use disorders, with focus on underserved populations.
Mental health grant eligibility typically includes:
Successful mental health grants typically support:
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