Behavioral Health

The Trust awards mini grants with an annual limit of one application of up to $2,500 per beneficiary depending upon need. Mini grants are only awarded to an agency on behalf of an individual.


Update: On May 16, 2025, the Trust updated both the Behavioral Health and Intellectual and developmental Disabilities mini grant programs.

The eligibility and general process for the mini grants will not be changing. More information about the updates can be found here.

This grant program provides Trust beneficiaries with a broad range of equipment, supplies and services to improve their quality of life, increase independent functioning and help them attain and maintain healthy and productive lifestyles. These may include, but are not limited to, therapeutic devices, access to special health care, and other supplies or services that might improve an individual’s ability to function in the community and become self-sufficient.

Eligibility


  • People with mental illness
  • People with chronic alcoholism and/or other substance related disorders
  • People with a traumatic head injury resulting in permanent brain injury

Who can apply: Applications will be accepted from organizations working with Trust beneficiaries.  The role of the applicant organization is to serve as a fiscal agent in administering grant funds.  Applications received directly from individuals or their family members will not be considered.

Guidelines


  • For Behavioral Health mini grant guidelines, click here (New May 2025)
  • For service animal funding guidelines, click here

    How to Apply


    • To start a create a new account, start a new application, or continue an existing application,  click here. 

    Note: The mini grant application will be accessed through a new application portal starting on May 16, 2025. Accessing this portal will require the creation of a new account. To learn more, click here

    Deadline


    Mini grants are awarded monthly. Applications must be received by 5pm Alaska Time on the 15th of each month. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline rolls 5pm Alaska Time on the next business day.

    Additional Information


    If you have any questions, please email Lucas Lind, Grants Administrator at minigrants@mhtrust.org.