Best Grants for Suicide Prevention in Nevada

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nevada and other eligible Intermountain West states can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 to expand access to medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, including suicide prevention and mental health 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.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Nevada working on child and family mental well-being, including suicide prevention, can seek US $5,000 - US $100,000 for evidence-based programs and services. Intermountain Community Care Foundation supports efforts that reduce suicide deaths, address anxiety and depression, and strengthen community behavioral health capacity for families with children.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on suicide prevention and related issues can apply for grants up to Up to US $30,000 from the Levin Family Foundation, which funds projects across the U.S. Grants from Levin Family Foundation help Nevada suicide prevention programs, especially those addressing the opiate epidemic, human trafficking, anti-bullying, social isolation, and pollinator conservation, that align with its mission.

Nonprofit, IRS-recognized organizations working on suicide prevention, healthcare, or related human services in Nevada and across the U.S. can seek one-time project grants that support research and programs improving quality of life. Jay L. Smith Family Foundation especially favors health-related initiatives, including Alzheimer’s and cancer research, elderly care, family services, and spiritual wellbeing.

Focused on veteran mental health and stability, Tee It Up for the Troops invites U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for funding that supports military personnel and their families through suicide prevention, PTSD and TBI treatment, housing, employment, and sports rehabilitation. Nevada suicide prevention programs serving veterans may be eligible if they meet the revenue, timing, and prior-grant criteria.

Organizations that can operate a national crisis line supporting suicide prevention and disaster-related mental health can apply for SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline program, with awards up to US $1,200,000. Nevada suicide prevention and crisis intervention providers may be eligible if they can deliver 24/7 counseling across the U.S. and its territories.

Health systems providing adult care, including those serving Nevada, can apply for funding to implement comprehensive suicide prevention using the Zero Suicide model. US HHS: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports implementation of all seven Zero Suicide elements across multiple care settings, with awards up to US $16,110,545.

Nonprofit or public agencies working on suicide prevention and crisis response in Nevada and nationwide can seek funding to manage and strengthen the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. With a mission to support mental health and crisis services, SAMHSA provides support to enhance call, text, chat, and videophone connections to local resources.

Nevada research institutions and partners working on youth violence and suicide prevention can access funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to rigorously evaluate prevention approaches. This national program supports multi-year Youth Violence Prevention Centers that combine research, community collaboration, and training for early career researchers in high-violence communities.

Early-career researchers studying suicide and interpersonal violence among children and adolescents in Nevada and other U.S. jurisdictions can apply for mentored K01 awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with support up to US $150,000. Funding backs supervised career development and research on youth suicide, abuse, and related violence prevention priorities.

CDC provides Nevada suicide prevention organizations with funding to rigorously evaluate existing primary prevention programs, policies, or practices for youth and young adults ages 10–24. Eligible projects may focus on reducing suicide-related outcomes, strengthening community social connectedness, addressing harmful online behaviors, or reducing technology-facilitated interpersonal violence; awards are 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.

Nevada nonprofits serving active-duty military, veterans, and military families with suicide prevention and related mental or physical injury programs can access funding through Infinite Hero Foundation. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities offering innovative, no-cost services in areas like brain health, physical recovery, leadership, or family support may receive up to US $100,000 for program costs.