Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Mini-Grant

The Fall 2025 Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Mini-Grant is a targeted funding initiative offered by the United Way of the Wabash Valley (UWWV). With a total allocation of $35,000, this grant is designed to support community-based efforts that enhance behavioral health services and access across the Wabash Valley region. The mini-grant program emphasizes fast deployment of funds for small-scale, high-impact programs that can address pressing mental health and substance use challenges in the community. This grant is ideal for individuals, small organizations, and new initiatives due to its streamlined application process and quicker turnaround time. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 and are meant to fund new or expanding programs with a strong potential to deliver measurable results. All funded programs must use their allocated funds within one year of the award date. Applicants must focus on at least one of the following objectives: delivering treatment programs for mental health or substance use disorders, promoting awareness and education about behavioral health, or improving access and reducing barriers to care. The initiative supports a variety of intervention models. Examples include behavioral health education for youth, training programs that use a "train-the-trainer" model, partnerships between nonprofits and other service providers, and programs designed to overcome common barriers such as transportation, childcare, and lack of service awareness. These examples are meant to illustrate the types of projects that align with the funder’s goals. Special consideration will be given to proposals that collaborate with other organizations, serve the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population, or deliver emergency services addressing basic needs. These priorities are aligned with UWWV’s broader mission to strengthen community networks and address systemic challenges through partnership-based solutions. The application process is straightforward, with minimal steps and documentation required. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The foundation strongly encourages applications from community-based entities looking to make an immediate and measurable impact in behavioral health within the Wabash Valley.

Emphasis on clear alignment with goals, use of partnerships, focus on ALICE populations, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes within one year.