Improving Youth Mental Health Grant

Improving Youth Mental Health Grant is sponsored by New Alliance Foundation. This initiative targets post-pandemic challenges, offering resources to parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals.

$9 Million Cigna Foundation Grant for Youth Mental Health Programs (Apply by March 12, 2026) - Opportunities for Youth $9 Million Cigna Foundation Grant for Youth Mental Health Programs (Apply by March 12, 2026) Nonprofit organizations working to support children and teenagers can now apply for the Improving Youth Mental Health Grant Program , funded by the Cigna Group Foundation .

The foundation has committed $9 million over three years to support programs that improve youth mental health, emotional well-being, and access to mental health care for young people aged 5–18 . This funding opportunity focuses on addressing the growing mental health challenges affecting children and adolescents, particularly post-pandemic stress, anxiety, and emotional distress .

Organizations working with parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, and youth-serving professionals are also encouraged to apply.

📅 Application Deadline: March 12, 2026 (5:00 PM ET) About the Improving Youth Mental Health Grant Program The Improving Youth Mental Health Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations delivering evidence-informed programs that help children and teens build resilience, develop social-emotional skills, and access mental health services.

The initiative responds to the growing need for early intervention and mental health support among young people. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in five children aged 3–17 experienced a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder . Since the pandemic, the need for effective mental health support systems for youth has increased significantly.

The Cigna Foundation aims to partner with organizations that can deliver scalable solutions, strengthen community support systems, and expand access to care for underserved youth populations . Nonprofits applying for funding must align their programs with at least one of the following priority goals : 1. Strengthening Social-Emotional Skills Programs that help youth develop skills related to: 2.

Supporting Parents, Caregivers, and Youth Professionals Initiatives that equip adults with the tools and knowledge to support youth mental health, including: 3.

Expanding Access to Mental Health Care Programs that improve pathways to mental health intervention, including: Early identification of mental health challenges Access to counseling or therapy School-based mental health services Community mental health programs Examples of Funded Youth Mental Health Programs The Cigna Foundation has previously supported a wide range of impactful initiatives through this grant program.

Examples of impact through funded grant programs from our 2024 nonprofit partners include: A holistic, trauma-informed after-school program designed to empower teen boys and girls severely impacted by challenging life circumstances. Building social-emotional learning skills in high-school students and educating parents, caregivers, and educators about specific mental health challenges of the students.

Subsidized therapy for youth, as well as mental health training for local youth-serving organizations and schools. Explore outcomes from this cohort in our Improving Youth Mental Health 2025 Impact Report .

Examples of impact through funded grant programs from our 2025 nonprofit partners include: A virtual program led by medical students that helps youth in grades 6-12 build skills to manage their stress, develop an understanding of how to take care of their own mental health, and respond to peers experiencing suicidal thoughts.

A Students Supporting Students program that recruits and trains peers, supported by school staff, to identify signs and symptoms of mental health issues and empowers them to lead a mental health campaign in their school. Cost-free, equitable access to school-based care, within the school setting and during school hours, using personalized treatment plans.

This grant opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations that serve children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges .

Ideal applicants include organizations that: Provide youth mental health services Deliver school-based mental health programs Support social-emotional learning Train parents, caregivers, and educators Offer early intervention or therapy services for youth Work with underserved or high-need communities Programs should be evidence-informed and focused on measurable outcomes for youth well-being.

Investing in youth mental health today helps build healthier, more resilient communities tomorrow . The Cigna Foundation believes that supporting the mental well-being of young people strengthens families, communities, and society as a whole. Through partnerships with nonprofits, the foundation aims to expand access to care, strengthen support networks, and ensure that children and teens have the resources they need to thrive .

Organizations interested in applying for funding can submit their applications before the deadline. The Improving Youth Mental Health Grant application is open now until March 12, 2026 at 5 pm ET. Download the Request for Application (RFA) [PDF] for details about the grant program.

Read our frequently asked questions . The Cigna Group Foundation Improving Youth Mental Health 2025 Impact Report 2025 Youth Mental Health Press Release 2024 Youth Mental Health Press Release 1 Protecting Youth Mental Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 2021, https://www. hhs.

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