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Mental Health Grants
Grants for Mental Health Programs
Access funding for behavioral health, suicide prevention, substance abuse treatment, and counseling services — from SAMHSA grants to foundation support.
$69.1M
SAMHSA 2026 mental health and suicide prevention
$800M
Annual SAMHSA block grants distributed
$1.6B
988 Lifeline funding awarded FY2021–2025
Funding for Mental Health Programs
Mental health funding is robust, with SAMHSA investing $69.1 million in 2026 for serious mental illness and suicide prevention, plus distributing approximately $800 million in annual block grants for community mental health and substance abuse programs.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received $1.6 billion in federal funding from FY2021–2025. COVID-19 supplemental behavioral health funding totaled $8.3 billion. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports innovation in behavioral health integration and equity-centered approaches.
Federal Programs
SAMHSA funds Zero Suicide implementation, Children’s Mental Health Initiative, and Assisted Outpatient Treatment. FY2026 block grants include $319 million for Community Mental Health Services and $475 million for Substance Use programs.
Crisis Infrastructure
988 Lifeline infrastructure continues to expand with federal support. Funding increasingly targets integrated care models, youth mental health crisis response, and substance use disorder treatment in primary care settings.
Key Funding Sources for Mental Health
SAMHSA Grants
$69.1 million in 2026 for mental illness and suicide prevention. $800M in annual block grants for community mental health and substance abuse.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
$1.6 billion in federal funding FY2021-2025. Expanding crisis infrastructure and local crisis center capacity nationwide.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Major behavioral health funder supporting mental health integration, psychosis prevention in youth, and community-centered research.
Essential Resources
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GOV
SAMHSA Grants Dashboard Real-time view of SAMHSA grant opportunities
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988
988 Lifeline Resources Crisis infrastructure funding and network resources
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FED
Grants.gov Federal mental health and behavioral health grants
Frequently Asked Questions
What federal grants fund mental health programs?
SAMHSA invests $69.1M in 2026 for mental health plus $800M in annual block grants. HHS, CDC, and HRSA also fund behavioral health through community programs and workforce development.
How can I apply for SAMHSA grants?
Visit the SAMHSA Grants Dashboard for current opportunities. Most SAMHSA grants are applied for through Grants.gov. Block grant funding flows through state mental health authorities.
Is there funding for substance abuse treatment?
Yes. SAMHSA provides $475M in Substance Use block grants annually. Additional funding supports opioid response, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery support services.
How can OpenGrants help find mental health funding?
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