Grants available to provide crisis mental health services to children and adults. No matching funds are required.

Applications are closed

The 2027 application period will open on Wednesday, April 15 and applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Fund Description

The Mental Health Fund provides funding to agencies that deliver emergency mental health crisis services in Missoula County.  

Funding is designated by the Missoula County Board of County Commissioners to support a local mental health system capable of responding to urgent needs for children and adults, including crisis intervention and stabilization services.

Applicants must provide crisis mental health services in Missoula County through Emergency crisis stabilization services or Emergency mental health intervention services.

Eligible Applicants

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Governmental agencies

Total Amount Available

In 2025, $132,838 was available and distributed between two organizations. The total amount available in the Mental Health Fund is unknown until determined during the annual budget process. It is the purview of the Board of County Commissioners to determine the total amount, if any, to be available for funding.

Program Period

This runs with the county fiscal year, July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year.

Tentative Timeline

• May and June: Applications will be read, evaluated, and scored by a review committee.
• June or July: County staff will take recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for possible inclusion in the Missoula County fiscal year budget.
• June or July: If recommended for funding, applicants are tentatively notified of an award.
• September: Budget adoption occurs, after which contracts are executed if funding is available. The contract period is retroactive to July 1.

Interested in Applying?

Read the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) below to learn about eligible project costs, reporting requirements, and more! The current year documents below will be updated prior to the launch of the next application cycle.

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Current Awardees Include:

• Stepping Stones
• Missoula Public Library