World Mental Health Day: Funding Opportunities for Mental Health and Wellbeing

[October 2026] On 10 October, World Mental Health Day, explore funding opportunities supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing, psychosocial support, counselling, youth mental health, and community-based initiatives. Discover opportunities for organizations, researchers, professionals, and other eligible applicants working to promote mental health and wellbeing. Safe In Our World Mental Health Ambassador Program

Deadline: 25 October 2026

Safe In Our World invites individuals worldwide to apply for its Mental Health Ambassador Program and support mental health awareness across gaming communities. Selected ambassadors receive free training, opportunities to represent the charity at events, and access to community networks. Applicants do not need to work in the games industry…[more]

Call for Applications: Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge

Deadline: 7 January 2027

The Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge (LPYDC) invites young people aged 15–26 worldwide to submit innovative education projects addressing peace, mental health, or the environment. Sixty shortlisted projects will receive training and mentorship, while twelve selected ambassadors will each receive a $1,000 grant to advance their initiatives…[more] Apply now for the 2027 Kectil Program

Deadline: 15-November-2026

The 2027 Kectil Program is a free, year-long leadership initiative for young changemakers aged 17–26 who live in developing countries…[more] Apply for Culture Helps Solidarity Collaboration Grants

Deadline: 10-November-2026

Culture Helps Solidarity is accepting applications for the second and final round of Collaboration Grants, supporting international arts and culture projects that help displaced Ukrainians integrate into host communities through cross-border partnerships…[more]

RFAs: Scaling Up Child Protection Case Management and Mental Health Support (South Sudan)

Deadline: 16 October 2026

UNICEF invites registered local NGOs in South Sudan to apply for a 13-month partnership supporting children, adolescents, and youth affected by conflict and displacement. The opportunity focuses on child protection case management and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in four counties across Jonglei and Upper Nile states…[more] Martin Fund Grants for Seniors and Mental Health (Canada)

Deadline: 29-October-2026

The Martin Fund provides grants generally ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 to registered Canadian charities and qualified donees supporting seniors and mental health in Hamilton, Ontario…[more] National Research Programme for NRP 85 Mental Health of Adolescents (Switzerland)

Deadline: 19-January-2027

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has launched a call for the National Research Programme (NRP) 85, “Mental Health of Adolescents,” to build practice-oriented and policy-relevant knowledge for adolescent mental health in Switzerland…[more]

CFAs: The Gerald Curgenven Will Trust and Sedel Collings Foundation Grant – North Cornwall (UK)

Deadline: 21 October 2026

The Gerald Curgenven Will Trust and Sedel Collings Foundation offer grants to support grassroots community and voluntary groups in North Cornwall. This funding aims to enhance community life through various projects…[more] Grants for Men’s Health and Wellbeing Projects in the Illawarra (Australia)

Deadline: 21 October 2026

Healthier Illawarra Men is offering grants to support charities and not-for-profit organizations undertaking programs related to men’s health and the prevention of domestic violence in the Illawarra region…[more] Apply now for Magdalen Hospital Trust Grants (UK)

Deadline: 31 October 2026

The Magdalen Hospital Trust offers grants to UK-based charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) focusing on supporting vulnerable children and young adults. The Trust prioritizes projects addressing risks of exploitation and challenges faced by young parents…[more]

Open Call: Forever Notts CRS Fund for Senior Support (UK)

Deadline: 30 November 2026

The CRS Fund, administered by Forever Notts, is now open to provide grants aimed at reducing social isolation among senior citizens in Nottinghamshire. This opportunity offers financial support of up to £500 for community and voluntary groups planning Christmas meals or food parcels for the elderly…[more] Call for Syrian Experts in Health and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Trust Consultancy & Development (TCD) is calling for experienced Syrian experts to join its roster for consultancies related to health, public health, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Syria. The call supports upcoming assignments such as evaluations, assessments, research, Third-Party Monitoring (TPM), programme design, and advisory work…[more] Graduate Research Fellowship for Enhancing the Wellbeing of Boys and Men (US)

Deadline: 15 December 2026

The American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM) offers a Graduate Student Research Fellowship to support graduate students conducting rigorous and objective research aligned with the Institute’s mission to enhance the wellbeing of boys and men. The fellowship provides $10,000 per year for up to 2 years…[more]

Apply Now: HEAL and Youth Building and Belonging Fellowships (US)

Deadline: 16 October 2026

The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) is inviting U.S.-based journalists to apply for its HEAL and Youth Building and Belonging (YBB) Fellowships, which support reporting on, for, and with young people…[more] Apply now for Veterans Treatment Court Program (United States)

Deadline: 29-October-2026

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Veterans Treatment Court Program to support and enhance Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) operations…[more] Apply for Domestic Abuse – Counselling Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 21 October 2026

The Henry Smith Foundation is offering the Domestic Abuse: Counselling Fund to support specialist domestic abuse organisations pro