198 California Mental Health Grants

198 Mental Health Grants for California

Discover grants for mental health programs, services, and initiatives that support emotional well-being, crisis intervention, and counseling. Additional grants fund therapy and access to treatment. Funding supports efforts to address mental illness, behavioral health, and community-based mental health care.

Use the filters above to narrow this list of mental health grants by recipient type, location, and funding source. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment programs.

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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Programs or Rese...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grant of $7,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist or graduate student for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemit...

GrantWatch ID#: 212092
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072
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Grants to USA Schools and LEAs to Provide Mental Health Programs and Services for Students

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $25,0000 and grants of up to $85,000 to USA public and private schools, LEAs, and charter school management companies to create mental health programs. Funding is intended to support the provision of services to children experiencing social-emotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 188604
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Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701
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Grants to USA Medical Research Institutions to Conduct Research Related to Women's Health

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA medical research institutions to conduct research and clinical trials on specific topics related to women's health. Funding is intended to fill in knowledge gaps where research on specific diseases as they manifest in women has not yet been conducted...

GrantWatch ID#: 222422
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Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088
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Grants to California School Districts and COEs to Reduce Student Trauma

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to California school districts and county offices of education to create a communication system between first responders and schools to reduce student trauma. Funding is intended for the development of a system that will allow different professionals to col...

GrantWatch ID#: 230990

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Programs may fall into one of the following categories: community and family wellbeing, community strength...

GrantWatch ID#: 185429

Grants to USA Visual and Media Artists and Choreographers for Urgent Medical Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual artists, choreographers, and artists working in the film, video, digital, or electronic arts for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188553

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Focused on Clinical Med...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects with a focus on clinical medicine. Projects may fall into one of the following disciplines: psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The c...

GrantWatch ID#: 197951

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Research on the Impacts of Child Abduction

Deadline: 09/16/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, or research institution to conduct a research study related to international parent-child abduction and its impacts on children and parents. Applicants are advised that the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 231538

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grants to USA State Governments for Activities to Reduce Violence and Crime

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state and territory governments for activities that reduce violence and crime and improve the administration of the criminal justice system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 188632

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Psychologist for Work-Related Res...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $19,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity for work-related psychological research and educational projects. Funding is intended to support activities that explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190442

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Business Development Opportunity for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in the USA

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/14/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-stage entrepreneurs to participate in a fellowship cohort for business development. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurs addressing inequities and serving under-resourced communities. Ventures focused on education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231429

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribes to Prevent Youth and Young Adult Substance Use

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, and coalitions to prevent substance use disorder among youth. Funding is intended to support activities that are related to youth and young adults aged 12-26 in low-income, rural, and/or urban rac...

GrantWatch ID#: 192156

Grants to USA Government Agencies to Track Use of Controlled Prescription Medications

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA and territories state and tribal governments to increase capacity to detect and prevent misuse of controlled prescription medications. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154568

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Scientists for Studies on Mental Illness

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research scientists for research studies related to treating mental illness. Funding areas of interest include bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating disorders, autism, PTSD, and schizophrenia. The purpose of funding is to create n...

GrantWatch ID#: 223436

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Residents

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that inspire new ideas and address unfulfilled community needs. Funded activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 162514

Grants to California and New York City Organizations to Benefit Children and Families

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $3,000 to California and New York City organizations for activities that benefit children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community involvement, school activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221446

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for SUD Treatment for Incarcerated Parents of Minors

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for substance use treatment services for offenders who have minor children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce crime and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228269

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities that Advance Education, Preservation, and Wellness

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. The goal of the funding program is to support project...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

Grants to USA Agencies to Create Mental Health Service Networks

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit or for-profit mental health agencies to create mental health service networks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase in...

GrantWatch ID#: 227504

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Agreements to USA Agencies to Improve Criminal Bureaucratic Reporting

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state and tribal governments for programs to improve bureaucratic reporting related to criminal activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202489

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 207042

Grants to USA Individuals Experiencing Hardship to Assist with Various Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA individuals experiencing hardship to assist them with various expenses. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207310

Grants to California Residents for Treatments and Support Related to Autism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California residents in eligible regions for treatments and support related to autism. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to families with children with autism ages 1 to 18 for whom these treatments would otherwise prove unaffordable. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225919

Grants to California Educators to Enhance Education for Students with Autism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California educators in eligible regions to enhance education for students with autism. Funding is intended to support classroom teachers, autism specialists, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 232016

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Therapy Horses

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve the health of horses being used for therapy purposes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to identify best practices to ensure the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 221413
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Homeless Women in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations and agencies to address the needs of women experiencing homelessness in eligible regions. Funds may be requested for urgent assistance as well as for creative ideas to expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 175422

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career and Graduate Student Psychologists to St...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career and graduate student psychologists to pursue innovative study in the practice of psychology. Funding is intended for research of various approaches to the practice. In addition to the cash grant, recipients may...

GrantWatch ID#: 191536

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist to Address Suicide Among Af...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 207359

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Grants to California TK-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to California TK-12 schools for educational programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support curriculum projects and programs and must be used for the direct benefit of students. The purpose of this program is to enable districts, schools, and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 137790

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for community programs that aid individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus areas include family support, housing, employment, and self-advocacy. Programs must benefit people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222655

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Track Dementia Patients

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, law enforcement and public safety agencies, healthcare agencies, and Tribal governments to protect individuals with dementia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186761

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Develo...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop theories and tools to help understand brain function. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 227844

Contract to a California Nonprofit for a Veterans' Mental Health Advocacy Program

Deadline: 10/08/26

Contract to a California nonprofit veterans service organization to administer a veterans' mental health advocacy program. The program will focus on priority populations, including individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorder, and those with co-...

GrantWatch ID#: 232338

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Brain Research

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinician-investigators at accredited institutions for brain research. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers conducting research on brain diseases, with priority given to neuropsychiatry, Alzheimer's and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 232485

Grants to USA Local Governments for Activities to Improve the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA local government units for activities to improve the criminal justice system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs in areas that include community corrections p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172802

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Studies Relate...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $3,750 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government agency for trauma-related research projects. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that aim to relieve trauma. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 191523

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Qualifying Psychologist to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or early-career psychologist affiliated with a qualifying institution or government agency to conduct research studies in the field of trauma. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 206629

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Psychologists and Graduate Students for Projects Rela...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit institutions and government agencies for projects in the area of social justice. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that aim to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 207357

Grants to USA Clinician-Scientists at Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Alzheime...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories clinician-scientists sponsored by nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for Alzheimer's-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215606

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Non-Clinical Brain Research Led ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent non-clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 218308

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Clinical Brain Research Led by E...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent brain-related clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sev...

GrantWatch ID#: 218309

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Assist Women in Crisis

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that serve women in crisis in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that assist women in improving their mental, emotional, and physical health and well being. Funds may be used for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 175479
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