Illinois DCFS Support for Youth Mentoring
Illinois organizations working with youth in care on education, employment, and personal development can access funding to deliver intensive mentoring and coaching services. Illinois Department of Children and Family Services supports programs that provide educational advocacy, vocational and employment guidance, social supports, and barrier reduction to promote permanency, youth development, and overall well-being, which may benefit youth-focused mental health initiatives in Illinois.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Elizabeth Morse Genius Trust Grants for Illinois Mental Health
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations serving Chicago and Cook County residents with mental health, youth, senior, or humanitarian programs can apply for flexible support from the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust. Focused on values-based initiatives, the Trust invites nonprofits addressing children’s mental health, emotional development, and related community challenges to seek funding for their work.
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
Children’s Health and Housing Funding from GreenState Credit Union
Illinois nonprofits and schools supporting children’s mental or physical health, financial education, or affordable housing may be eligible for funding to expand programs or services. Focused on financial education, children’s health, and affordable housing, GreenState Credit Union invites organizations in its Illinois service areas, including Rockford, Freeport, Quad Cities, and suburban Chicago, to apply for community-focused project support.
GreenState Credit Union
Impact Fund Grants for Illinois Justice
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms in Illinois pursuing impact litigation can apply for the Impact Fund’s recoverable grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for out-of-pocket litigation costs. Cases addressing economic, environmental, racial, or social injustice that affect communities facing systemic oppression, including those involving mental health and incarceration, may be competitive.
The Impact Fund
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Mental Health Grants in Illinois
Applications due Aug 16, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on mental health and social welfare can seek funding for capital projects, multi-year programs, and related operating costs serving Rock Island County. Focused on culture, education, and social welfare, the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation invites organizations supporting student and family mental health and related services to apply.
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Dana Brown Charitable Trust Support for Children
Letter of inquiry due Aug 21, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving financially disadvantaged children with health, education, welfare, or mental health programs in the St. Louis, Missouri–Illinois metro area may be eligible for this funding. Dana Brown Charitable Trust also supports child-focused programs using wild animals or zoology, especially those fostering mental health, support, and community building.
Dana Brown Charitable Trust
Tracy Family Foundation Mental Health Grants in Illinois
Pre proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies working on mental health, education, youth, families, or Brown County, IL initiatives in select Illinois counties can apply for Tracy Family Foundation support. Tracy Family Foundation provides Illinois mental health and related programs with annual rolling and cycle grant opportunities, following an initial Interest Form review process.
Tracy Family Foundation
Dekalb County Community Foundation Grants for Illinois Mental Health
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and community groups needing capital assets, equipment, or facility renovations for programs in DeKalb County, Illinois can apply for Community Needs Grants, with requests up to $20,000. Dekalb County Community Foundation supports mental health and human services, along with education, arts and culture, environment, animal welfare, and community development projects.
Dekalb County Community Foundation
Illinois Community Health Funding via Lumpkin Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 18, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth mental health, wellness, and healthy living can apply for the Lumpkin Family Foundation’s Land, Health, Community – Chicagoland grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $50,000 for general operating or project support. Priority goes to grassroots and larger organizations serving Chicago communities facing inequitable economic policies.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Community Garden Funding from Lumpkin Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 18, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations creating or expanding community gardens on underutilized green spaces can seek project-based support to promote healthy living and wellbeing. Grants from The Lumpkin Family Foundation help Chicago-area groups increase access to healthy food, support youth wellness, and may benefit programs that incorporate mental health and holistic community health activities.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Illinois Community College Board Mental Health Grants in Illinois
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Illinois community colleges seeking funding to strengthen campus mental health supports in Illinois can apply for grants ranging from US $50,000 - US $180,000 to enhance services and programs. Illinois Community College Board provides Illinois mental health and vocational education institutions with support to expand awareness, training, peer support, partnerships, and evaluation of mental health initiatives.
Illinois Community College Board
Social Services Funding for Illinois Nonprofits from Naperville
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) and state-recognized nonprofits providing social services, including mental health programs, can apply for the City of Naperville Social Services Grant to enhance community services. Naperville organizations addressing priorities like emergency services, seniors, self-sufficiency, special populations, youth, and related transportation needs may be eligible for support covering labor, supplies, and materials.
City of Naperville, Illinois
Illinois Basic Needs Funding via Quad Cities Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing domestic violence, homelessness, immigration support, or food insecurity in Rock Island County and Scott County can receive operational or program support through the Teens for Tomorrow Grant. Quad Cities Community Foundation’s youth-led program may benefit Illinois groups whose services include mental health support within these issue areas, with awards up to US $10,000.
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Approximately US $380,708
Illinois Department of Human Services Grants for Mental Health
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Mental health providers delivering community-based psychiatric and nursing services in northwest Illinois counties can apply for the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Community Support Team Grant Program; awards approximately US $380,708 to expand CST capacity. Funding supports unfunded Northwest Crisis Care System consumers in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services
Illinois Department of Human Services Grants for Illinois Juvenile Mental Health
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Illinois organizations serving justice-involved youth with mental health needs can access funding for liaison-led screening, referral, and community-based service coordination in Illinois. Illinois Department of Human Services provides support to programs connecting juvenile court, probation, schools, and communities, with a focus on equity, racial justice, and inclusive mental health services for youth and families.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services
Community Foundation Support for Illinois Youth
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits and quasi-governmental agencies serving Kankakee and Iroquois Counties can seek funding for early childhood education, land use, or workforce development projects, including children’s mental health. Focused on community improvement, the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley invites proposals that address these priorities with clear, publicly visible outcomes.
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
Lumpkin Family Foundation Support for Rural Mental Health
Letter of inquiry due Mar 6, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations working on mental health, nature-based wellness, and sustainable food systems in East Central Illinois can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 for programs and projects. The Lumpkin Family Foundation prioritizes rural communities, especially Coles County and surrounding areas, that connect residents with nature, healthy food, and collaborative community initiatives.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Illinois Mental Health Funding via Illinois Department of Human Services
Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Government, education, and nonprofit organizations in Illinois can apply for funding to operate community-based outpatient fitness restoration programs for adults and juveniles found unfit to stand trial. Grants from Illinois Department of Human Services support mental health, substance use treatment, housing case management, and legal education services, including telehealth, to expand outpatient forensic restoration and reduce inpatient waitlists.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health
Approximately US $121,000
Rural Behavioral Health Funding for Illinois Providers
Full proposal due Apr 5, 2027
Eligible behavioral health providers in rural Stark and Marshall counties can apply for approximately US $121,000 to expand mental health and substance use services across the lifespan. With a mission to strengthen access to care, Illinois Department of Human Services supports crisis intervention, case management, outreach, counseling, Mental Health First Aid, suicide intervention trainings, and community education events.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services
Community Care Funding from Chicago Community Trust
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois Black-led or Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies providing community care, including mental health and wellness services for Black residents in metropolitan Chicago, can access funding through the Chicago Community Trust’s African American Legacy Grants; awards US $15,000 - US $75,000 for general operating or project-based support in defined focus areas.
The Chicago Community Trust
Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Grants for Illinois Child Mental Health
Applications due May 8, 2027
Illinois children’s safety-net organizations sustaining or enhancing mental and oral health services for vulnerable children in Illinois can access funding through Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation. Grants up to US $300,000 over three years support direct services, care coordination, referral networks, co-located services, and capacity-building to better serve children, including those enrolled in Medicaid.
Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation
Illinois Senior Services Funding via Illinois Department on Aging
Applications due Jun 6, 2027
Government agencies and nonprofits in Illinois that serve adults 60+ can receive funding for supportive services, in-home care, and senior centers that include mental health services. With a mission to maximize older adults’ quality of life, Illinois Department on Aging provides Area Agencies on Aging with resources to sub-grant for transportation, case management, adult day care, and related supports.
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
Lumpkin Family Foundation Grants for Illinois Wellness
Letter of inquiry due Jun 15, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois and nearby counties that received Lumpkin Family Foundation funding in the last three years can apply for wellness support grants and sabbatical leave, with awards up to US $10,000 for staff and leader mental health and rest. Mental health nonprofits with smaller budgets may receive preference.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Approximately US $360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services Support for Employment Services
Applications due Mar 1, 2028
Nonprofit or public agencies providing employment services and mental health-supported employment in Illinois can apply for approximately US $360,000 to recruit and employ full-time IPS Trainers. Illinois Department of Human Services supports IPS implementation and technical assistance statewide, with a focus on equity, racial justice, and inclusive service provision for diverse communities.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services
US $451,468 - US $1,178,000
Recovery Workforce Grants for Illinois Providers via Illinois Department of Human Services
Applications due Apr 3, 2028
Organizations in Illinois that train or support mental health and substance use recovery peers can apply for Illinois Department of Human Services’ CRSS Success Program, with awards from US $451,468 - US $1,178,000 for workforce development. Funding supports recovery support training, supervised experience, and wraparound services to expand the behavioral health workforce and advance equity.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services