Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Grants for Mental and Physical Well-Being

Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s survival. To wit, self-care is actively caring for your own mental and physical health needs, something many of us forget to do in favor of putting others first. However, think of the flight attendant who reminds us to put on our oxygen mask before assisting others. She’s not wrong. Taking care of our own mental and physical health is the first step to showing up for your family, your community, and your mission.

GrantWatch understands the power of wellness. What’s more, we have the perfect support system to support the initiative. With nearly 800 grants currently listed in the Mental Health category, GrantWatch connects nonprofits, individuals, and organizations with funding opportunities designed to promote mental well-being, physical health, and self-care programs across the U.S.

Grants for Mental and Physical Health

1. Funding Nonprofits to Provide Health Programs for Local Residents!

Grants of up to $10,000 to eligible nonprofits for healthy activities addressing the needs of local residents. Focus areas include mental health, with the goal of promoting mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being within the community. Additionally, there is a focus area that includes physical activity, with the goal of improving the health of the community by encouraging healthy choices and reducing activity and nutrition disparities.

2. Funding Nonprofit Initiatives to Enhance Community Health and Wellness!

Grants to nonprofits to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. The funding supports initiatives to improve community wellness and provide educational programming focusing on mental and physical health. The program directly improves the wellness and/or well-being of community members and enhances physical and/or mental wellness education.

3. Research Grant to a Psychologist Studying Physical and Mental Health!

$20,000 to a psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit for research examining the relationship between physical and mental health. Funding is for research, practice, and education to explore the connection between mental and physical health, with a focus on work that contributes to public health. Priority consideration will be for psychologists working in medical schools.

4. Grants to Nonprofits for Initiatives Benefiting Children and Youth!

Grants to nonprofits for initiatives directly benefiting children and youth. Funding addresses research, programs, and activities that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth. The programs will assist children on a regional and/or nationwide basis.

5. Funding Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Local Individuals and Families!

Up to $25,000 to nonprofits for programs benefiting individuals and families. The program offers grants in the following three categories: providing seed money, expanding successful programming, and providing capacity-building benefits. Emphasis is on programs that create safe, positive living environments. The programs enable families to develop the necessary skills and resources to support and nurture each member.

6. Nonprofits to Support Medical Services for Veterans!

Grants to nonprofits to support services that address the medical needs of veterans. Funding is for treatments and programs for service-related physical and mental injuries. Focus areas include physical recovery, brain health to include TBI and PTS, suicide prevention, veteran leadership, and military families.

8. Funding Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community!

Grants to nonprofits for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Proposals will address physical and behavioral health issues, including substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, and health equity. The funding will address several focus areas, including mental health support services.

9. Grants for Nonprofits to Enhance Health and Well-Being in Local Communities!

Grants to nonprofits, agencies, and schools for activities advancing the health of local communities. The funding enhances the physical, mental, and social health and well-being of families, children, and youth.

10. Grants to Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities!

Grants to nonprofits for programs benefiting local communities. The funding supports activities within focus areas that include physical and emotional health. Grant funds will be for capacity building and general operating support.

Final Note

Hopefully you’ll find some time to schedule some self-care this week! After all, your mental and physical health is just as important as that of your loved ones. In addition, we hope you find a grant that can help to positively impact mental and physical health in your community!

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