[Montana Healthcare Foundation](https://mthf.org)

September 2026 (Nomination deadline for The Mignon Waterman Award)

$10,000 award to the recipient's organization (one-time award)

Recognizes individuals for outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact in improving behavioral health systems across Montana.

Nominations must be submitted by Montana-based organizations on behalf of individuals.

--- ## Description The Mignon Waterman Award, offered by the Montana Healthcare Foundation, honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, partnership development, and broad impact in improving behavioral health in Montana. Established in memory of Mignon Waterman, a dedicated advocate for mental health, the award recognizes those whose vision and commitment have significantly advanced prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders, as well as strengthened care systems throughout the state. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (Nomination deadline for The Mignon Waterman Award, anticipated/projection) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 award given to the organization employing the awardee (one-time award). - The award is not a research or project grant, but an honorarium recognizing individual achievement. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can be nominated:** Individuals who have made significant contributions to behavioral health in Montana. - **Who can nominate:** Only Montana-based nonprofit organizations, universities, state or local agencies, or tribal governments may submit nominations. - The $10,000 award is made to the recipient's organization, not directly to the individual. - Nominations must highlight innovation, leadership, partnership development, broad impact, and progress towards behavioral health improvement. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted via the Montana Healthcare Foundation’s [award page](https://mthf.org/grants/the-mignon-waterman-award/). - Typically, nominations open in August and close in September (projected). - The nomination must be completed by an eligible Montana-based organization on behalf of the individual. - Award decisions are communicated to nominating organizations, and the recipient is publicly announced in November. - For updates and detailed instructions, refer to the program page and consider signing up for the foundation’s mailing list. --- ## Additional Information - The award celebrates career achievements and broad contributions rather than funding a specific project. - Past recipients have included leaders in behavioral health policy, program development, and community partnerships. - The award is intended to inspire ongoing innovation and collaboration in Montana’s behavioral health system. --- ## External Links - [Montana Healthcare Foundation – The Mignon Waterman Award](https://mthf.org/grants/the-mignon-waterman-award/) - [Montana Healthcare Foundation Grants Overview](https://mthf.org/grants/) - [Grant FAQ](https://mthf.org/grants/grant-faq/) - [Contact Montana Healthcare Foundation](https://mthf.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | (406) 451-7060 | | Email | [email protected] | | Program Team | [programs@mthf.org](mailto:programs@mthf.org)| | Mailing Address | 777 East Main Street, Suite 201, Bozeman, Montana, 59715 | ---

The Mignon Waterman Award

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