CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Listed below are current opportunities which are updated regularly.

Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards

DEADLINE: July 7

The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Innovation Awards aim to fund and advance transformative mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the U.S. Each winning organization is awarded $100,000 to expand its programming, receives training from industry professionals, and builds connections with other nonprofits and potential funders in the space.

For the 2026 awards there is a new Next Gen category—eligible organizations founded or led by individuals under 32 years old will receive up to $50,000 to bolster their programming.

See the 2025 awardees.
Apply for 2026 awards.

TAKE ACTION:
Apply and share with your networks.

Youth Mental Health Fund

DEADLINE: July 10

DWP’s Youth Mental Health Fund is a $20M fund launched in 2025 that will grant a minimum of $5M annually to organizations and Tribes offering mental health services tailored to the unique experiences of youth ages 10 to 24. Additional funding will support grantee capacity building and ecosystem infrastructure efforts.

Learn more.

TAKE ACTION:
Apply and share with your networks.

The Courage Project

DEADLINE: n/a

The Courage Project is a new initiative supported by a coalition of philanthropies distributing awards to organizations and everyday people for acts of courage and compassion that demonstrate bravery in their communities. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis.

Learn more.

TAKE ACTION:
Submit a nomination.

Belonging Survey

DEADLINE: n/a

Perception Institute & the Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at UC Berkeley are looking for:

  • Organizations or programs that work with youth in the U.S. to take a survey about belonging developed by youth researchers. There is also potential for deeper involvement in the research process. 
  • Dissemination partners interested in sharing the videos and findings from our study led by youth researchers, exploring what belonging means to young people today. 

To learn more, reach out to sidra@perception.org.

TAKE ACTION:
Participate in the survey.

National AmeriCorps Member Emergency Fund

DEADLINE: n/a

By America’s Service Commissions. This fund will provide a $500 one-time payment in emergency cash assistance to AmeriCorps members impacted by federal defunding as of April 14. This fund is accepting both applications and contributions.

Learn more.

TAKE ACTION:
Apply or contribute. Share with your network.

OBI University – Free Classes

DEADLINE: n/a

The Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at UC Berkeley offers free classes through OBI University to help changemakers build more vibrant, just and inclusive communities and structures. Classes address structural marginalization, the processes of othering, the building blocks of belonging, and co-creating a world where all are included in our circle of care and concern.

Learn more and register.

TAKE ACTION:
Take classes and share with your network.

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