Mental Health Block Grant
Forecasted
The Mental Health Block Grant funds evidence-based community mental health services and research-driven interventions for children and adults with serious mental illness in Tennessee.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $18.8M in total annual MHBG funding for Tennessee; individual project budgets vary by program area and scope.
Summary: Supports Tennessee organizations providing community-based mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbance and adults with serious mental illness, with a focus on prevention, recovery, and services not covered by insurance.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; deadlines and details are subject to change.
Description
The Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG), administered by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS), provides federal funding from SAMHSA to support a broad range of community-based mental health services across Tennessee. The grant targets services for children with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and adults with serious mental illness (SMI), emphasizing prevention, recovery, and filling gaps not covered by third-party payers. The program funds a continuum of services, including crisis response, outpatient care, peer support, early intervention for psychosis, housing supports, and more. The annual needs assessment and planning process ensures that resources address the most critical gaps and priorities statewide.
