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van Ameringen Foundation Grants is sponsored by van Ameringen Foundation. The van Ameringen Foundation is dedicated to enhancing mental health services for underserved communities in New York City and Philadelphia. It supports innovative programs focused on early intervention, advocacy, and accessibility, aiming to foster systemic change and improve public understanding of mental health issues.
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Grant Guidelines | van Ameringen Foundation _________________________ Within its broad focus on mental health, the Foundation encourages innovative and practical grant proposals in areas which: >>> increase the accessibility of mental health services to people and communities with limited financial means and opportunities; >>> offer preventive and early-intervention strategies; >>> advocate for systemic change with local or national impact.
GRANT PROCESS & ELIGIBILITY _________________________ The van Ameringen Foundation provides grants exclusively in the five boroughs of New York City and within the city limits of Philadelphia, as well as advocacy support at the national level. Before requesting further support, grantees are asked to wait at least one year after submitting a final report. To apply for a grant, you must take a short eligibility quiz .
If you qualify to apply, you will need to register on our application portal and begin the grants application process by submitting a letter of inquiry.
_________________________ The van Ameringen Foundation provides general support and project specific grants in two overall categories: _________________________ The Foundation funds programs and projects that provide a direct service, such as case management, assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric care, training, or jobs, housing, and other supports to people and communities confronting significant mental illness.
NON-DIRECT SERVICE GRANTS _________________________ Advoc acy: The Foundation funds strategies that seek to create changes in the law, public policy, or in the perceptions and practices of the public and private sectors responsible for improving mental healthcare, particularly in unserved or underserved communities.
Media/Dissemination: The Foundation funds efforts which seek to share research findings, best practices, and knowledge related to improving the mental health safety net and system. This may be in the form of a publication, training, or media project using traditional or new forms of communication.
Training: The Foundation funds activities that provide learning and skill-building opportunities for mental health providers, advocates, people living with mental illness, policymakers, and family or community members who are seeking to deepen their understanding, knowledge, treatment, or social change efforts.
____________________________ _________________________ Duration: Up to three years Size: Between $25,000 – $100,000 annually NON-DIRECT SERVICE GRANTS _________________________ Duration: Up to three years Advocacy Grant Size: Up to $250,000 annually Media/Dissemination & Training Grant Size: Between $25,000 – $100,000 annually _________________________ The Foundation is not active in programs for intellectual disability or physical disability, nor do we make grants directly to individuals.
Given our limited resources, the Foundation also is not able to support endowment campaigns, capital projects, annual fund-raising drives, or international activities and institutions. We are no longer providing grants outside of New York City or Philadelphia.
_________________________ BOARD MEETING / FUNDING DECISION: _________________________ GRANT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 2026 _________________________ September 15, 2026 – October 30, 2026 BOARD MEETING / FUNDING DECISION:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations addressing mental health needs in New York City and Philadelphia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
van Ameringen Foundation Grants is funded by van Ameringen Foundation. 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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