Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: November's Funding Opportunities

November brings a focused set of opportunities for mental health and suicide prevention nonprofits. Whether you're building new programs, expanding what's working, or strengthening your organizational capacity, these funders are actively looking for partners. The month ahead includes support for physical activity-based mental health work, substance use prevention, youth mental health AmeriCorps development, and community-based approaches to wellness.

The Anxiety & Depression Initiative, Inc.: Grant for Nonprofits Using Physical Activity to Support Mental Health

This grant supports practice-based programs that use physical activity as a central tool for mental health outcomes. You can apply for new pilot programs, expansions of existing work, or equipment purchases directly tied to measurable mental health programming. The funder wants to see a clearly defined population and evidence of readiness to execute within the grant period. Award amount is $10,000, with a deadline of November 1. Apply here

Owensboro Health: Mini-Grant for Community Health Nonprofits and Public Entities

Small grants of $2,500 go to nonprofits and public entities addressing community health needs or social determinants of health. Mental health, food security, physical activity, healthy aging, and basic needs are all eligible focus areas. Collaborative projects receive priority consideration. Deadline is November 1. Apply here

Indian Health Service (IHS): Grant for Native American Tribal Health Outreach Organizations

The IHS funds outreach and education activities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Substance abuse and suicide prevention are explicit priorities, alongside health education, rural health transformation, domestic violence prevention, diabetes programs, and youth health advisory work. This is a substantial opportunity at $1,101,311, with a deadline of November 2. Apply here

Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of Tribal and Urban Affairs: Cooperative Agreement Grant for Nonprofits Serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

The National Indian Health Outreach and Education Program funds health outreach and education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities through a cooperative agreement model. Substance abuse and suicide prevention, domestic violence prevention, health education, diabetes programming, rural health transformation, and youth health advisory activities are all supported. Award amount is $1,101,311, with a deadline of November 2. Apply here

Nevada Volunteers / AmeriCorps: Planning Grant for Youth Mental Health AmeriCorps Program Development

If you're ready to design an AmeriCorps program focused on service-to-career pathways in behavioral health for young people ages 18-24, this planning grant supports the work. You'll design a model that helps AmeriCorps members earn certifications or education credits while serving youth ages 12-24. The planning period covers program design, stakeholder engagement, and preparation for a full AmeriCorps grant in the next cycle. Award amount is $150,000, with a deadline of November 5. Apply here

Greater Lowell Community Foundation: Grant for Youth-Serving Nonprofits Partnering with Community Artists

For nonprofits in the Greater Lowell area, this grant funds sustained creative programming that supports youth wellness, emotional expression, and belonging. You'll embed a professional artist on-site for a minimum of 8 hours per week over at least 10 weeks, using a provided implementation toolkit and outcomes framework. Award amount is $10,000, with a deadline of November 5. Apply here

Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Grant for Community-Based Organizations Addressing Substance Use

Delaware CBOs can access $20,000 grants to support and engage communities impacted by opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorder. Projects should strengthen organizational capacity, improve community-level systems or connections to services, and meaningfully engage communities in addressing substance use needs. The funder emphasizes serving pregnant and parenting people, veterans, people in high-need zip codes, justice-involved individuals, and school-aged youth. Deadline is November 6. Apply here

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