Best Mental Health Grants in Montana

Montana-based nonprofit organizations, universities, state or local agencies, and Tribal governments improving behavioral health in Montana can nominate an individual for this award, which provides up to US $10,000 to the nominating organization. The Montana Healthcare Foundation honors innovative leadership, partnerships, and progress in mental health and substance use disorder care.

Veteran- and first responder–serving organizations in Montana that provide wellness, rehabilitation, and mental health recovery programs can apply for support from the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s Gridiron Veterans Scholarship. With a mission to strengthen the military-veteran community, Bob Woodruff Foundation provides funding for mental health support, physical therapy, adaptive training, and holistic wellness services.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana and other eligible Intermountain West states can seek $5,000 - $50,000 to expand access to medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, including mental health and suicide prevention programs. With a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain Community Care Foundation supports evidence-based services and innovative pilots improving healthcare access.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on mental health access, health disparities, or education for adolescents through adults in Montana and other eligible states can seek program and research support. The L B Research and Education Foundation funds established, small to medium organizations for innovative, evidence-informed expansions rather than pilots, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $75,000.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana working on mental and behavioral health, healthcare access, or prevention programs can apply for PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement grants of US $10,000 - US $50,000. With a mission to advance health equity, the foundation supports direct services, support services, and capacity building that reduce health disparities for marginalized communities.

Montana local governments seeking funding for public infrastructure and community facilities that serve low- to moderate-income residents in Montana can apply for construction or rehabilitation support. The Montana Department of Commerce provides up to US $750,000 for projects such as mental health facilities, shelters, senior centers, and other essential services that improve living environments or access to necessary services.

Organizations expanding mental health services for Indigenous communities in Montana can access funding to improve prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery efforts. Grants from Montana Community Foundation help Montana mental health providers and Indigenous-serving organizations pilot innovative, culturally appropriate approaches, including technology-based solutions, to reach tribal nations, reservations, and urban Indian populations with needed care.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Montana with $100,000+ budgets and located where RBC Wealth Management operates can seek funding for mental health and related workforce readiness programs. RBC Foundation USA supports initiatives that build in-demand skills, improve youth development, and expand access to community services that strengthen long-term well-being.

The Veterans Treatment Court Program Enhancement Grant aims to bolster the operations of veterans treatment courts (VTCs) that serve veterans involved in the justice system. By addressing substance use and mental health disorders, these courts facilitate access to essential treatment services, reducing recidivism and overdose fatalities. The grant supports jurisdictions in enhancing their VTC capacity, improving service quality, and ensuring veterans receive the necessary support for long-term recovery. Funding of up to $1,000,000 is available for eligible jurisdictions.

The Henry B. Spencer Scholarship, awarded by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports RNs pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in nursing education, practice, research, and administration. Applicants must have at least two semesters remaining in their program and meet specific eligibility criteria, including current RN licensure and professional nursing association membership. This scholarship prioritizes doctoral students focusing on nursing research or organizational study, continuing a legacy of leadership in nursing established by Henry Spencer.

The Rieschel Foundation Annual Grant supports public charities in Gallatin and Park Counties, Montana, offering up to $20,000 for general operating expenses. The grant cycle opens in February, allowing eligible organizations to submit applications. The foundation prioritizes funding for mental health services, human services, environmental initiatives, and education. With an average of 15 awards each year, the foundation aims to align with impactful organizations to foster significant community contributions.

About the Foundation

There is no health without mental health. The APA Foundation is working in your community to provide the support and resources we all need to prioritize mental wellbeing where you live, learn, work, worship, and play.

Our Mission

Promote the mental health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Our Vision

A mentally healthy nation for all – where we live, learn, work, worship, and play.

Psychiatric Research Fellowship

The Psychiatric Research Fellowship provides funding for an early research career psychiatrist to design and conduct a health services/policy-related research study using national data housed at the APA. The Fellow's research activities will be carried out under the supervision and guidance of a mentor at his/her institution in collaboration with his/her mentor(s) at the APA Division of Research. This vital program will enable the APA and APA Foundation to actively participate in sustaining and strengthening the clinical investigators workforce specifically in psychiatry.

Program Benefits

• Receive funding (up to $45,000 per year) towards a research study that will address a major research topic impacting psychiatric practice.
• Receive mentorship from established researchers in the field of psychiatry in the design and implementation of his/her research study.
• Access to secondary national data (e.g., CMS Claims data; APA Registry data) to carry out his/her research study.
• Present his/her research at one or more APA meetings.
• Opportunity to attend additional meetings that provide further mentorship in psychiatric research (e.g., Early Research Career Breakfast).
• Have access to a lifetime network of APA member experts working in the field of psychiatric research.
• Establish relationships and peer-mentorship with a diverse group of residents and fellows with similar career interests and goals.
• Participate on an assigned APA Council or APAF initiative where organizational decisions are made.
• Gain an understanding of APA Governance through service on an APA Council, Committee or APAF initiative.
• Appear in the APA Convocation of Distinguished Fellows Program Book listings.

The Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship, provided by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports doctoral candidates in nursing education, practice, research, and administration. Applicants must hold a current RN license and have two semesters of study remaining after the award notification. Preference is given to those majoring in nursing research or organizational study. With over a century of service, NEF is dedicated to advancing nursing leadership through scholarship assistance, fostering the next generation of nursing professionals.

Organizations that can operate a national crisis helpline supporting mental health and crisis intervention can apply for SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline program, with awards up to US $1,200,000. This funding supports 24/7 counseling for people in the U.S. and territories, which may include those in Montana affected by natural or human-caused disasters.

The Isabel McIsaac Scholarship, awarded by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports master's and doctoral nursing students with a minimum GPA of 3.6. Applicants must hold a current RN license and have completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Preference is given to candidates pursuing nursing research or organizational studies. This scholarship aims to promote nursing leadership and is funded solely through donations, reflecting over a century of commitment to advancing nursing education.

The Jane Eleanor Knox Scholarship, established by a $50,000 bequest from Dr. Knox, supports doctoral nursing students committed to leadership in the field. Applicants must possess a current RN license and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.6 while enrolled in accredited nursing programs. Preference is given to those focusing on nursing research or organizational studies. This scholarship fosters the advancement of nursing education and leadership through financial support from Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.

Students pursuing mental health-related degrees can access funding through the Jeryl Salmond II Memorial Scholarship, supporting counseling, clinical social work, psychology, or sociology studies at accredited nonprofit institutions. Offered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, eligible applicants must come from its 11-county South Carolina service area and meet GPA and enrollment requirements; Montana students may benefit if they meet these criteria.

Students with mental health, developmental, emotional, or physical challenges, or those who have volunteered with such students, can receive $1,000–$1,400 scholarships for higher education from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. Graduates of specified high schools in Evergreen, Camas, White Salmon, or Frisco districts may benefit, including those from Montana now studying elsewhere.

Montana mental health research institutions and interdisciplinary teams can access funding through the National Institutes of Health to establish ALACRITY practice-based research centers. Grants up to US $1,500,000 support high-impact studies to optimize mental health interventions, improve access and quality of care, leverage data and technology, and train emerging clinical researchers across eligible U.S. locations.

The Joan L. Conroy Scholarship, established in 2024, supports Ph.D. nursing students dedicated to educating future nurses. It honors Joan L. Conroy's legacy, emphasizing her love for education and nursing. Applicants must have two semesters left in their program and demonstrate a commitment to geriatric nursing and home health care. This scholarship is funded by the Nurses Educational Funds Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes nursing leadership through educational scholarships.

U.S.-based academic, nonprofit, governmental research institutions, and health systems conducting clinical trials on mental health and related conditions can access funding through Cures Within Reach for repurposing approved therapies. Projects serving veterans or active military in Montana may be eligible if they test existing drugs, devices, nutraceuticals, or diagnostics in new indications, with awards up to US $75,000.

Nurses Educational Funds

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. depends solely on donations to advance our only mission, to promote nursing leadership through annual scholarship support for professional nurses seeking masters and doctoral degrees in nursing education, practice, research, and administration.

NEF’s only purpose is to provide nursing scholarship assistance to make graduate level nursing education possible. NEF is one of the largest, national, private, professionally endorsed source of funds for advanced nursing study with over one hundred years of service to and for professional nursing. NEF is a non-profit organization with 501(c) status.

Madeline A. Naegle Scholarship for Mental Health Nursing

In 2018, Madeline A. Naegle, PhD, CNS-PMH, RN, BC, FAAN, a national and international nursing leader in mental health/substance abuse education, research, and practice together with NEF created this scholarship with a preference to graduate nurses specializing in mental health nursing.

The Judith G. Whitaker Scholarship, awarded by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports nurses pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in nursing. Applicants must have two semesters of study remaining and meet specific eligibility criteria, including a valid RN license and a minimum GPA of 3.6. Preference is given to doctoral students focusing on nursing research. This scholarship reflects over a century of commitment to advancing nursing education and leadership.

The Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship, established in 2022 by Mary V. Insall, honors her sister, a dedicated emergency nurse. With a generous $50,000 donation, this scholarship supports emergency nurses pursuing graduate studies. Applicants must be enrolled in accredited nursing programs and have a minimum GPA of 3.6. Preference is given to doctoral students in nursing research. This scholarship aims to foster leadership in nursing and improve emergency care, ultimately saving lives and supporting families.

Just One More Grant aims to transform lives by providing financial support to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. who are overcoming challenges like mental health issues, drug misuse, and educational barriers. The foundation encourages applications from those committed to personal growth and community support. Though current grants are paused for nonprofits, interested individuals with actionable plans are invited to apply. More information and past winners can be found on their website.

The John Edelman Scholarship supports student veterans pursuing careers in mental health counseling, offering five scholarships of $10,000 each. This initiative, funded by Student Veterans of America, emphasizes the importance of mental health support for veterans. Eligible candidates must be enrolled as full-time students in the 2025-2026 academic year and maintain strong academic performance. The scholarship aims to reward exceptional achievement and encourage further study in disciplines that promote mental well-being.

The WWT Foundation Grant aims to empower organizations aligned with the foundation's values, focusing on community service, employee engagement, and business impact. Key areas of support include career readiness, STEM education, human services, and health and wellness. Eligible organizations must be located in the U.S. and registered as 501(c)(3). Applications are accepted year-round, allowing for flexible engagement and support for impactful community initiatives.