Best Grants for Suicide Prevention in Nebraska

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on suicide prevention and related mental health issues in Nebraska can access funding through the Levin Family Foundation, with awards up to US $30,000. Grants support projects that address suicide prevention, social isolation, bullying, substance use, and related community needs, with priority given to initiatives aligning closely with the foundation’s mission.

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

Focused on suicide prevention and related mental health needs, Tee It Up for the Troops invites U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for grants supporting past and present military personnel and their families. Nebraska nonprofits addressing PTSD, brain injuries, housing, employment, family support, or sports rehabilitation for veterans may be eligible.

Eligible organizations operating the Disaster Distress Helpline can apply for SAMHSA’s national crisis counseling support, with awards up to US $1,200,000. Funding supports 24/7, toll-free, confidential emotional support for people in the U.S. and territories, which may benefit Nebraska suicide prevention efforts related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Health systems and related providers in Nebraska and other eligible U.S. jurisdictions can receive funding to implement comprehensive adult suicide prevention using the Zero Suicide model. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration supports projects up to US $16,110,545 to apply all seven Zero Suicide elements across multiple care settings.

With a mission to reduce suicide and strengthen crisis response, SAMHSA provides U.S. suicide prevention organizations, including those serving Nebraska, with funding to administer and enhance the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; awards up to US $231,482,876 for managing a nationwide network of crisis centers and connecting people to local emergency and behavioral health services.

CDC provides Nebraska suicide and youth violence prevention organizations with funding to establish National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention. Eligible investigator-led projects will rigorously evaluate at least two prevention approaches, focus on communities with above-average youth violence, build local partnerships and youth advisory councils, and integrate training for early career researchers in prevention science. Awards are up to US $1,200,000.

Researchers focused on suicide and interpersonal violence prevention among children and adolescents in Nebraska and other U.S. locations can apply for mentored career development awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with support up to US $150,000. Funding backs supervised research on priorities like youth violence, sexual violence, adverse childhood experiences, and teen dating violence.

CDC provides Nebraska suicide prevention organizations with funding to evaluate primary prevention approaches that reduce suicide and interpersonal violence among youth and young adults ages 10–24. Eligible U.S. applicants, including those in Nebraska and territories, can request up to US $500,000 to rigorously assess existing programs, policies, or practices, including those addressing online harms and technology-facilitated violence.

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.

Nebraska suicide prevention and veterans’ mental health nonprofits can access funding through Infinite Hero Foundation to support innovative, no-cost programs for active duty military, veterans, and their families. Grants up to US $100,000 per year back projects in brain health, PTSD, suicide prevention, physical recovery, veteran leadership, and military family support across the U.S.