American Psychiatric Association Foundation is currently accepting applications for its MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About American Psychiatric Association Foundation - MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program
The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program was established in 2021 by APA's Division of Diversity and Health Equity (DDHE) and the APA Foundation to support community organizations that have undertaken innovative awareness programs and/or have provided services to improve the mental health of young people of color.The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program supports community-based organisations that are creating solutions to reduce mental health disparities among young people of color.
Benefits of American Psychiatric Association Foundation - MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program
- The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program awards will be in the total amount of $10,000 for a two-year funding period contingent on the first year being successfully completed.
American Psychiatric Association Foundation - MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program Requirements
To be eligible for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. based non-profit community organization certified as tax exempt in accordance with criteria set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) of the U.S. Tax Code.
- Address one or more of our stated initiatives noted above.
- Demonstrate recent efforts toward addressing mental health and substance use disorder inequities experienced by young people of color.
- Provide a scalable and sustainable plan.
- Have been operational for at least two consecutive years.
- Committed to participating in quarterly MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program virtual meetings.
Note: For organizations operating as an unincorporated state or community coalitions, a designated fiscal agent must be identified in your application. The same operational requirements apply.
The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program will not provide grants to:
- Individuals;
- For-profit organizations;
- Any organization that does not have an IRS Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) tax exempt status;
- Any organization that discriminates against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law in your state and/or any federal anti-discrimination statute or regulation; and
- Organizations requesting funding for capital improvement initiatives.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 August, 2026
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