Best Grants for Suicide Prevention in Arizona

Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions working on mental health, suicide prevention, substance use disorder, or related research can apply for the Foundation for Community and Health Advancement’s Mental Health Matters Grant, with awards up to US $125,000. Funding supports programmatic impact and applied research that expand resources and improve health outcomes statewide.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on suicide prevention and related issues can seek up to US $30,000 for projects, with priority to the Greater Dayton Area; this opportunity is open across the U.S. Grants from Levin Family Foundation may benefit Arizona suicide prevention programs that align with its mission and focus areas.

Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations working on suicide prevention, Alzheimer’s and dementia, healthcare, family services, or related human services in Arizona and across the U.S. may be eligible for one-time project grants. Jay L. Smith Family Foundation prioritizes Alzheimer’s research, healthcare advancement, strengthening families, elderly care, suicide prevention, cancer research, and spiritual wellbeing.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting past and present military personnel and their families with suicide prevention and related mental health services in Arizona may be eligible for funding from Tee It Up for the Troops. Focus areas include suicide prevention, PTSD and traumatic brain injury treatment, family support, housing, employment, and sports rehabilitation, with national, event-based, and time-sensitive grant options.

Nonprofit or public agencies providing crisis counseling and mental health support can apply for SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline program, with awards up to US $1,200,000. This national opportunity serves the U.S. and its territories; Arizona suicide prevention and crisis intervention providers may be eligible if they support people affected by natural or human-caused disasters.

Health systems and related providers implementing comprehensive suicide prevention for adults can access funding with the Zero Suicide model, including Arizona. US HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides support to implement all seven Zero Suicide elements; awards up to US $16,110,545 for system-wide intervention and prevention efforts.

Organizations managing national crisis response systems for suicide prevention in Arizona and across the U.S. can seek funding to operate and strengthen the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. With a mission to support behavioral health and crisis intervention, SAMHSA provides support to enhance routing, contact centers, and connections to local services; awards up to US $231,482,876.

Universities and research institutions working on youth violence and suicide prevention in Arizona can apply for up to US $1,200,000 to establish a Youth Violence Prevention Center, supporting rigorous evaluation of prevention approaches. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention also emphasizes community collaboration, youth advisory councils, and training for early career researchers.

Researchers focused on suicide and interpersonal violence prevention among children and adolescents in Arizona and other U.S. jurisdictions can apply for mentored K01 career development awards, with funding up to US $150,000 for intensive supervised research. This Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention program supports projects on youth violence, suicide, and related risk factors.

CDC provides Arizona suicide prevention organizations with funding to rigorously evaluate primary prevention approaches that reduce suicide and interpersonal violence among youth and young adults ages 10–24. Eligible U.S. and territory-based programs, policies, or practices ready for implementation can apply for awards up to US $500,000 to assess community-level and technology-facilitated strategies.

The CDC's Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program for States aims to enhance public health approaches to suicide prevention across the U.S. By targeting high-risk groups, such as veterans and rural populations, the program utilizes data to identify prevention areas, assess existing programs, and implement evidence-based strategies. Key outcomes include improved partner engagement and a measurable reduction in suicide rates. This initiative allows potential applicants to prepare by reviewing relevant data and forming strategic partnerships ahead of future opportunities.

The Core State Injury Prevention Program (Core SIPP) aims to enhance public health infrastructure and partnerships to prevent unintentional injuries through data-driven strategies. Focusing on key areas such as traumatic brain injury, falls among older adults, and drowning, it seeks to improve community safety by strengthening data use and fostering collaborations. This initiative supports states in identifying local injury concerns, thus promoting evidence-based prevention approaches and increasing the capacity for sustained public health actions.

Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing innovative suicide prevention, brain health, or recovery programs for active-duty military, veterans, and their families can access funding through Infinite Hero Foundation. Grants up to US $100,000 support direct program costs for cutting-edge treatments addressing service-related mental and physical injuries, including PTSD and traumatic brain injury, delivered at no cost to participants.