Best Grants for Suicide Prevention in Minnesota

Minnesota organizations working on gun violence prevention, justice reform, or violence intervention policy and practice can access funding through The Joyce Foundation for research, advocacy, and pilot initiatives. Grants support projects that advance racial equity, reform policing, reduce gun violence, and develop community-based alternatives to arrest and incarceration, which may benefit suicide prevention efforts in impacted communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on suicide prevention and related mental health issues in Minnesota can access funding through the Levin Family Foundation, with awards up to US $30,000. Grants support projects that address suicide prevention alongside issues like the opiate epidemic, human trafficking, anti-bullying, and social isolation.

Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations working on suicide prevention, healthcare, family services, or related human services in Minnesota may be eligible for one-time project support. Jay L. Smith Family Foundation supports U.S. nonprofits advancing healthcare, strengthening families, serving disadvantaged people, and addressing issues like suicide, Alzheimer’s, cancer, domestic violence, elderly care, and spiritual wellbeing.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting military personnel and families with suicide prevention and related mental health services in Minnesota and nationwide may be eligible for funding. Focused on veteran employment, family support, PTSD and traumatic brain injury treatment, sports rehabilitation, housing, and suicide prevention, Tee It Up for the Troops offers national, event-based, and time-sensitive grants to established organizations.

Eligible crisis counseling providers in Minnesota and nationwide can apply for SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline program, awarding up to US $1,200,000 to manage and strengthen 24/7 crisis support services. Organizations offering suicide prevention, crisis intervention, or mental health support related to disasters may benefit, including those serving U.S. territories.

Health systems and related providers implementing comprehensive suicide prevention efforts in Minnesota and other U.S. jurisdictions can apply for funding to adopt the Zero Suicide model. US HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports programs up to US $16,110,545 to implement all seven Zero Suicide framework elements across care settings.

With a mission to reduce suicide and expand crisis support, SAMHSA provides Minnesota suicide prevention organizations with funding to administer and strengthen the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Eligible administrators will manage routing of calls, texts, chats, and videophone contacts to certified crisis centers and connect people to local emergency, behavioral health, and social services; awards up to US $231,482,876.

Nonprofit and research organizations working to prevent youth violence and related harms in Minnesota can access funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC provides U.S. youth violence prevention centers with up to US $1,200,000 for rigorous evaluation, community collaboration, and researcher training, which may benefit suicide prevention efforts among youth ages 10 to 24.

Early-career researchers studying suicide and interpersonal violence among children and adolescents, including those in Minnesota, can apply for mentored K01 awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to US $150,000. Funding supports supervised career development and research on topics like youth violence, adverse childhood experiences, and teen dating or sexual violence.

Research institutions and similar organizations working on suicide prevention and youth services can access funding in Minnesota and other U.S. jurisdictions to rigorously evaluate primary prevention approaches for youth and young adults. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention supports studies of existing programs, policies, or practices addressing suicide, online harms, and technology-facilitated interpersonal violence, with awards up to US $500,000.

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.

The Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention program aims to reduce suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. By enhancing care coordination and culturally relevant behavioral health services, it targets at-risk youth with early intervention strategies. This initiative emphasizes community engagement and collaboration among families, youth, and partners, fostering a comprehensive approach to prevention and support for those affected by suicide.

Adam R Scripps Foundation

Adam Scripps lived a life of humble generosity, helping to improve the lives of others without seeking recognition or fanfare for himself. The family-run Adam R. Scripps Foundation, established posthumously in 2023, allocates millions annually to his cherished causes like animal welfare and community development, with grants overseen by his relatives to honor his legacy.

Honoring Adam’s legacy, we make grants to collaborate, provide support and build resources that create opportunities and transformative pathways. For generations to come, we will improve lives and transform communities because we are a leader in family philanthropy. We value helping communities create lasting change. We do this through compassion, love of neighbor, humility, and generosity.

Healthcare/Mental Health/Research Grant

Health is a key factor in overall quality of life and strength of community. Recognizing that health and welfare is affected by a wide range of factors, the foundation supports the full spectrum of health care, mental-wellness and medical-research programs.

• Healthcare
  • Grants are available to programs and facilities providing a variety of care services to individuals and communities. These organizations include:
    • Low-income health clinics
    • Expanding access to primary care
    • Nonprofit hospital facilities
    • Inpatient or outpatient centers
• Mental Health
  • Financial hardship can exacerbate and compound mental health struggles in historically under-resourced communities. Our foundation will support programs designed to address these challenges, including:
    • Substance abuse and addiction counseling
    • Suicide Prevention
    • Awareness and education initiatives
• Research
  • The Adam R. Scripps Foundation will address medical challenges facing our communities today. As part of our commitment, our support of research programs, includes:
    • Disease research and vaccination development
    • Studying brain function and predisposition toward addiction
    • Support of an academic physician

Minnesota nonprofits serving active-duty military, veterans, and military families with innovative suicide prevention and related mental or physical recovery programs can access funding through Infinite Hero Foundation. Grants up to US $100,000 support program costs only, for initiatives in areas like brain health, physical recovery, veteran leadership, and family support at no cost to participants.