Week of April 10, 2026

⚡ URGENT — Closing Within 30 Days

FUNDER: Rare Impact Fund (Selena Gomez's mental health initiative)
AMOUNT: $250,000–$500,000 (2-year grants)
DEADLINE: April 10, 2026 — URGENT — CLOSES TODAY
ELIGIBILITY: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on nonclinical youth mental health workforce development
SUMMARY: The Rare Impact Fund is investing $2.5M+ in organizations that build skills, capacity, and sustainability for the nonclinical youth mental health workforce. This includes peer support specialists, community health workers, school-based mental health aides, and other roles that don't require clinical licensure. If your org trains, recruits, or retains these providers for youth ages 10–25, this is a strong fit — and it closes in days.
APPLY: rareimpactfund.org

📋 THIS WEEK'S OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDER: National Institute of Justice — Community Reentry Settings Initiative
AMOUNT: $750,000
DEADLINE: May 4, 2026
ELIGIBILITY: State governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on community reentry programming
SUMMARY: NIJ is funding rehabilitation and reintegration programs for individuals leaving incarceration. Behavioral health organizations providing mental health treatment, substance use services, or trauma-informed care in reentry contexts are a strong fit. This is a federal opportunity worth prioritizing before the spring window closes.
APPLY: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361413

FUNDER: Centene Charitable Foundation — Spring Grant Cycle
AMOUNT: Unspecified (long-term partnership model)
DEADLINE: May 31, 2026
ELIGIBILITY: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on healthcare access, social services, or education
SUMMARY: The Centene Foundation seeks partnerships that can grow over time, focusing on long-term relationships rather than one-time contributions. Proposals are accepted only during the spring grant cycle (March 1–May 31) and fall grant cycle (September 1–November 29). Mental health and behavioral health organizations with a track record and a sustainability story should move now — the spring window closes at the end of May. Note: In 2026, Centene has moved toward an invitation-preference model, so connecting with your local Centene health plan before applying strengthens your application.
APPLY: centene.com/who-we-are/centene-foundation/become-a-partner.html

FUNDER: Elevance Health Foundation — Maternal/Infant Health Grant
AMOUNT: Open range (multi-year grants)
DEADLINE: July 31, 2026
ELIGIBILITY: 501(c)(3) nonprofits nationally, with emphasis on CA, FL, GA, IN, MO, NV, NY, OH, TX, VA
SUMMARY: The Foundation will prioritize funding for programs that improve maternal/infant health, target disparities, address social needs, and remove barriers to care throughout the pregnancy journey — from pre-conception support to postnatal care. Behavioral health organizations serving perinatal populations — including postpartum depression treatment, maternal trauma, and family mental wellness — have a compelling angle here. Note that Elevance's dedicated Behavioral Health cycle opens again in 2027, making this the best entry point now.
APPLY: elevancehealth.foundation/for-grantseekers

FUNDER: Decolonizing Wealth Project — Youth Mental Health Fund (2026 Cycle)
AMOUNT: $30,000–$250,000
DEADLINE: 2026 application window not yet announced — monitor their portal
ELIGIBILITY: 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Tribes; priority given to organizations serving BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth ages 10–24 through community-based mental health care
SUMMARY: DWP's Youth Mental Health Fund is a $20 million fund that grants a minimum of $5 million annually to organizations and Tribes offering mental health services tailored to the unique experiences of youth ages 10 to 24. The 2025 cohort has been awarded — the 2026 window will open. Organizations serving marginalized youth in community settings (schools, churches, community centers) should prepare now and watch their portal closely.
APPLY: decolonizingwealth.com/liberated-capital/ymh

FUNDER: William Penn Foundation — Mental and Behavioral Health Access
AMOUNT: Up to $1,000,000 over three years
DEADLINE: Rolling (contact WPF for current application status)
ELIGIBILITY: 501(c)(3) public charities; Philadelphia-area focus; serving caregivers and young children
SUMMARY: WPF has $7.5 million available to advance access to mental and behavioral health services, with a maximum of $1 million per grantee over three years. At least $1 million is reserved for organizations with budgets under $5 million or led by individuals from historically excluded groups. If you serve the Philadelphia metro area, this is a rare large opportunity with a significant set-aside for smaller orgs.
APPLY: williampennfoundation.org

FUNDER: RBC Foundation USA — Youth Mental Well-Being Project
AMOUNT: Varies (multi-year grants)
DEADLINE: Rolling
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. and Canada 501(c)(3) nonprofits; focus on youth and family mental health access
SUMMARY: Health grants from the RBC Foundation are exclusively directed to programs helping youth and families access the right care at the right time. The emphasis is on access and early intervention — organizations building pathways to mental health care for underserved young people are a natural match. Rolling deadline makes this one worth keeping in your pipeline regardless of timing.
APPLY: rbc.com/community-social-impact — search "Youth Mental Well-Being"

FUNDER: Duke Endowment — Child and Family Well-Being
AMOUNT: Not specified (multi-year implementation grants)
DEADLINE: Pre-application due June 15, 2026
ELIGIBILITY: Accredited nonprofits with 2+ years of audited financials serving children and families in North Carolina or South Carolina
SUMMARY: The Duke Endowment funds implementation of evidence-based programs that prevent or treat child maltreatment — including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Strengthening Families. Behavioral health nonprofits in the Carolinas running any of these models should begin their pre-application now.
APPLY: dukeendowment.org/grants/child-family-well-being-application

📊 ONE INSIGHT THIS WEEK

Federal grant uncertainty is real right now — and private foundations are quietly accelerating to fill the gap. The Rare Impact Fund's public RFP, Decolonizing Wealth's $20M youth fund, and the Elevance Health Foundation's expanded maternal health cycle are all evidence of this trend. The organizations that will capture private foundation dollars in 2026 are the ones that have already built a clear theory of change, documented outcomes, and can speak the language of health equity fluently. If your org hasn't updated its case statement since before 2023, this is the week to start.

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— Cody, FundedCare | MFT-LP