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Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund Grants is sponsored by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). These grants support projects that promote mental health stigma reduction. Proposals must include one or more anti-stigma elements, such as dispelling myths in educational settings (like schools), incorporating contact-based recovery stories, or targeting underserved populations.
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New York State Announces Availability of $140,000 for Projects Promoting Mental Health Stigma Reduction New York State Announces Availability of $140,000 for Projects Promoting Mental Health Stigma Reduction New York State Office of Mental Health sent this bulletin at 04/13/2026 01:08 PM EDT NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF $140,000 FOR PROJECTS PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA REDUCTION As Filing Deadline Approaches, Individual $20,000 Awards are Supported by Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund Tax Check-off Program New York State today announced the availability of $140,000 in grants for projects that promote mental health stigma reduction, and reminded residents about the voluntary Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund Tax Check-off program that funds these projects as the April 15 tax filing deadline nears.
Funded through voluntary contributions made by taxpayers filing their returns, the initiative provides individual $20,000 grants to support projects spearheaded by community-based organizations. Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan said, “Strong mental health is critical to overall wellbeing, and all New Yorkers should feel comfortable seeking support when they need it.
The Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund Tax Check-off program helps support valuable efforts to reduce the stigma around mental illness and highlight the importance of mental health. We are grateful to the generous taxpayers who contribute to this program, which paves the way for more individuals to receive help for their mental health concerns.
” Funding is available for seven awards, including at least one project from each of OMH’s five geographic regions. Providers must be based in New York State and have at least one year of experience offering services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Organizations selected for the funding must also be recognized for their work with underserved or underrepresented populations.
To be considered for funding, proposals must have one or more anti-stigma elements, including a focus on dispelling myths and misconceptions around mental health conditions at educational settings, such as schools; being contact-based and incorporating individuals with mental health diagnoses sharing recovery stories; or being directed at underserved populations and communities.
Other activities encouraged in proposals are those aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination among housing-related audiences, such as landlords, homeowners, building superintendents and billing/rent collection personnel; and in workplace settings; among parents with mental illness or families and caregivers of individuals with a mental health diagnosis; in the media; and in the health care system.
More information on these and other initiatives supported by the program can be found in its annual report. Proposals for the next round of awards are due by Aug. 31.
Applicants should include the key elements defined in the announcement letter in their proposals and submit them to carol. swiderski@omh. ny.
gov . OMH Mental Health Stigma Awards. pdf New York State Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12229 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations based in New York State with at least one year of experience offering services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and recognized for their work with underserved population…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 per grant (total $140,000 available annually). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund Grants is funded by New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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