September Grants for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

September brings a cluster of early-month deadlines for mental health and suicide prevention work, along with a few opportunities that stretch into mid-month. If you're working in this space, the next few weeks are worth your attention. The funders below are looking for organizations that fill real service gaps, serve populations that often fall through the cracks, and think hard about what comes after the grant ends.

Decatur County Community Foundation: Grant for Mental Health Service Nonprofits and Schools

This is seed funding for evidence-based mental health initiatives in Decatur County, Indiana. The foundation wants to see culturally competent work that improves outcomes, serves uninsured or underinsured people, reduces stigma, and prevents crisis escalation. What matters here is that they're asking for a sustainability plan upfront. They're not funding one-off projects. If you're in Decatur County and thinking about how to keep this work going after the grant, this is worth the conversation. Deadline: September 1. Apply here

Montana Healthcare Foundation: Grant for Rural Community Health Organizations

Small grants, ten thousand dollars each, for rural Montana organizations working on health issues including mental health. This foundation is explicit about being low-barrier. They know smaller organizations have fewer staff and resources, and they've designed the application accordingly. They want to see relationship-building and lasting community impact. If you're in rural Montana and you've been hesitant to apply for grants because the process felt too heavy, this one is built for you. Deadline: September 1. Apply here

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities: Grant for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Nonprofits

Ten thousand dollars for mental wellness education and suicide prevention work in Pennsylvania, with special attention to K-12 and college-aged students. They're interested in early intervention and education, and they welcome student-led initiatives or programs that reach parents of school-aged children. If your work touches young people in Pennsylvania, this is a direct fit. Deadline: September 1. Apply here

Community Foundation Boulder County: Grant for LGBTQ+ Serving Nonprofits

Boulder County funding for organizations serving LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. The foundation addresses workplace and healthcare discrimination, mental health struggles, and social isolation across all age groups. This is endowment-backed, stable funding. If you're serving LGBTQ+ populations in Boulder County, the foundation is thinking about the full range of challenges your community faces. Deadline: September 3. Apply here

Local Change Foundation: Grant for Front Range Nonprofits in Affordable Housing and Mental Health

Ten thousand dollars for Front Range nonprofits working in affordable housing and mental health. The foundation prioritizes smaller organizations with operating budgets under defined thresholds. If you're in a Colorado Front Range county and you're lean, this is designed for you. Deadline: September 4. Apply here

BAPHR Foundation: Grant for LGBTQ+ Health Nonprofits in the Bay Area

Ten thousand dollars for nonprofits enhancing health and wellness for LGBTQ+ individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Priority goes to organizations serving vulnerable populations: LGBTQ+ adolescents, seniors, people facing legal or immigration challenges, and those with mental health or substance use concerns. They also welcome applications addressing gaps in affirming care. If you're in the Bay Area and your work touches any of these populations, this is a strong match. Deadline: September 4. Apply here

Community Foundation for MetroWest: Grant for Human Services Nonprofits in MetroWest

One-time general operating grants for organizations supporting vulnerable families and individuals in MetroWest, Massachusetts. The foundation focuses on equitable access to resources addressing poverty, homelessness, hunger, mental illness, domestic violence, and lack of affordable housing. Operating support is rare and valuable. If you're in MetroWest and you've been thinking about how to stabilize your core operations, this deadline is September 11. Apply here

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