This grant supports statewide organizations led by families to provide training, support, and mentoring for family members and caregivers of individuals with mental health needs.
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis
Due Dates: July 27, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per year for up to 3 years; estimated total funding $1,853,477; approx. 12 awards
Summary: Supports statewide, family-controlled organizations to train and mentor families of children, youth, and young adults with serious emotional disturbance or co-occurring disorders.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit entities; no cost sharing required.
This program aims to strengthen the capacity of statewide, mental health family-controlled organizations to support, train, and mentor family members or primary caregivers. The focus is on those raising children, youth, and young adults with serious emotional disturbance or co-occurring disorders. The initiative seeks to improve outcomes for these families through enhanced organizational leadership, advocacy, and direct support services.