Rare Impact Fund Grant Program

Rare Impact Fund Grant Program is sponsored by Rare Impact Fund. The Rare Impact Fund aims to increase access to youth mental health services and education globally.

Founder of the Rare Impact Fund Mental health is personal for me. I went a long time without the support I needed because I didn’t understand what I was feeling. After experiencing what seemed like endless highs and lows that would take me out for weeks at a time, I finally found the help to see what I was going through.

But I’m learning every day that supporting my mental health is a journey. Every day isn’t perfect—not for me, not for anyone. And too many people don’t have access to the mental health resources and education they need.

That’s why I started the Rare Impact Fund. It’s a commitment to expand access to mental health services and education for young people everywhere. Because no one—regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or background—should struggle alone.

My biggest dream is to make a positive impact in this world. I hope that by sharing my own story and using my platform for good, we can empower more young people to address their mental health. Thank you for joining me on this journey.

The Rare Impact Fund was started by Selena Gomez as part of her commitment to addressing mental health and self-acceptance. We are mobilizing $100 million in contributions for youth mental health. The Rare Impact Fund envisions a world where all young people have access to mental health care, stigma-free community support, and culturally responsive resources that are sensitive to their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

The Rare Impact Fund is mobilizing $100 million for organizations increasing access to youth mental health services and education globally. For the first time, the Rare Impact Fund is launching a public Request for Proposals , allocating more than $2. 5 million in total – including a $500,000 investment from the Enlight Foundation – to strengthen the nonclinical youth mental health workforce.

This new grant program will support nonprofits across the workforce talent pipeline, from recruitment and training to retention, with a focus on roles that support young people outside traditional clinical settings. Grants will range from $250,000 to $500,000. Applications for the Rare Impact Fund’s Nonclinical Workforce Initiative are now closed.

We received a high number of submissions and are grateful to every organization that took the time to apply. Our review committee will evaluate each submission with the care and consideration it deserves. Organizations selected to advance will be notified in early June with an invitation to submit a full proposal.