Heard Private Practice Launch Grant Program

Heard Private Practice Launch Grant Program is sponsored by Heard. Offers startup support to mental health professionals launching private practices, including cash funding, business formation tools, and financial guidance.

How it Works Pricing Resources Mental Health Provider Day Grant The Heard Summer Setup Grant Thanks for all who applied! Stay tuned for further grant opportunities. The inaugural Summer Setup Grant.

Applications opened May 12 and closed June 12, 2026. cash, sent directly to your business account off a Heard annual plan for all recipients Summer is quieter. That's an opening.

Every provider in private practice knows the summer slowdown. Fewer sessions, less predictable income, and the financial stress that comes with it. Summer is also the one stretch of the year when there's time.

Time to get certified in something you've been putting off. Time to fix your website. Time to plan the group practice you've been thinking about for two years.

Heard created this grant to help you use that time. The $2,000 goes straight to your business checking account. Spend it on whatever moves your practice forward.

The 70% discount on a Heard annual plan takes care of the financial management side for the year ahead. "Use our money on your CEUs so you can use yours on vacation." What providers use it for You know your practice.

You know what it needs. EMDR, somatic, IFS, Gottman. Get the training you've been postponing since you opened.

Website refresh, SEO support, a professional headshot. The things that bring in clients while you're offline. Legal setup, consultation, the infrastructure to start building something bigger.

Work toward licensure or a new specialty. Invest in where you want your practice to go. First month's rent, furniture, or the virtual office setup that lets you see clients anywhere.

EHR, scheduling, billing. The right systems save you hours every month. Twelve months in private practice and a plan for what's next.

Any licensed mental health provider in private practice in the U.S. (50 states and D. C.) At least 12 months in private practice Business checking account to receive funds Open to Heard members and non-members $2,000 lump sum sent to your business checking account 70% off a Heard annual plan Recipients agree to be featured in a Heard blog and allow Heard to use submitted photos, videos, or written updates Four steps.

That's the whole process. Tell us about your practice today, what you're trying to set up, and why this summer is the window. A 1–2 minute clip is a great way to bring your story to life.

Written applications are equally welcome. Applications close June 12. We'll select five recipients and notify everyone by July 4.

$2,000 goes directly to your business checking account. Use it your way. A short video helps us get to know you and your practice, but it's optional.

Writing works just as well. There's no formal pitch here. Just tell us about your practice and what you'd build.

A look at past recipients What investing in your practice can look like. The trailer below is from the Heard Private Practice Startup Grant , our inaugural grant program supporting therapists in their first year of opening a private practice. A note on programs.

The Private Practice Startup Grant supports therapists who are just opening their doors. The Heard Summer Setup Grant is a separate, new program for any mental health provider who's been in private practice for at least 12 months and is ready to invest in the next phase. Different program, different stage of practice, same belief: your practice is a business worth investing in.

From the Private Practice Startup Grant Any licensed mental health provider who has been in private practice for at least 12 months. Therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners are all welcome. Do I need to be a Heard member to apply?

No. The grant is open whether or not you currently use Heard. How does the $2,000 get sent? As a lump sum directly to your business checking account.

You'll provide banking details as part of the onboarding process after selection. All five recipients receive 70% off a Heard annual plan, our financial management subscription covering bookkeeping, taxes, and business finance support built for mental health providers in private practice. What does it mean to be featured?

Recipients agree to be featured in a Heard blog and allow Heard to use video, photos, or written updates they submit. We'll work with you on timing and what to share, but the partnership is part of accepting the grant. Does the video have to be professional?

Not at all. A phone recording is completely fine. We just want to hear about your practice and what you'd invest in.

Keep it under two minutes if you can. Are there restrictions on how I use the money? No. The $2,000 is yours to use however makes the most sense for your practice.

We ask for your plan in the application, but there's no requirement to document how you spend it. Is the grant taxable income? Yes, Heard will issue you a 1099 for the funds received, however since you'll be spending them on tax deductible business expenses, the grant money will not increase your taxable income.

When will recipients be notified? Applications close June 12. We'll select five recipients and reach out by early July.

Heard is the only financial management software built for therapists and wellness practitioners that enables you to manage your bookkeeping, taxes, and payroll-all in one place.