MENTAL HEALTH MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
MENTAL HEALTH MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
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Introduction & Program Guidelines
Introduction & Program Guidelines
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) National Committee on Mental Health is proud to announce its inaugural Mental Health Mini-Grant Program. For this first-time pilot, the C.A.C.A. will distribute one-time mini-grants to community-based organizations to support culturally responsive projects that address mental health care disparities in Asian communities. The C.A.C.A recognizes that funding cuts to services, challenges to accessing resources, stigma, linguistic barriers, and shortage of culturally resonant providers deeply impact mental health outcomes within Asian communities. This pilot initiative will distribute one-time minigrants to empower and fund community-based organizations that are directly filling vital gaps and meeting the mental health care needs of diverse Asian communities.
Grant Overview
Grant Overview
Maximum Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per applicant
Funding Cycle: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 (8-month project timeline)
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM (PT)
Award Decision By: October 31, 2026
Target Audience: Non-profits, and community organizations providing localized, culturally resonant mental health access, education, or direct support to Asian communities.
Core Funding Priorities
Core Funding Priorities
We are looking to fund community-driven projects. Eligible project models may include, but are not limited to:
Program Activities & Direct Community Care
Includes: counseling sessions (individual/group), wellness groups, healing spaces, culturally tailored support activities, and other direct participant-facing services.
Community Education & Stigma Reduction
Includes: workshops, webinars, community trainings, outreach campaigns, facilitation of mental health education, and community engagement events.
Linguistic & Cultural Access Services
Includes: translation, interpretation, multilingual materials development, culturally adapted mental health content, and multilingual support.
Participant Support & Access Enablers
Includes: transportation assistance, meals or culturally relevant food during programming, and other direct supports that reduce barriers to participation.
Materials, Supplies & Program Resources
Includes: promotional and marketing materials for program or projects.
Funding cannot be used for day-to-day operations costs, such as rent, utilities, maintenance, technical services, office supplies/equipment, etc.
Eligibility & Compliance
Eligibility & Compliance
Applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization.
Applicants must have a historical track record of serving predominantly Asian community members.
All grant disbursements must be utilized and projects must be completed by April 30, 2027.
Note on Compliance: As a pilot program funded through the C.A.C.A., all applicants must submit a clear, transparent budget proposal detailing how funds will be directly used for program implementation (e.g., materials, translator fees, or facilitator stipends). In alignment with our organizational governance and IRS reporting guidelines, no funding may be used for personal profit, political campaigning, or unrelated administrative overhead.
Final report of the project is due by May 31, 2027.
We look forward to partnering with your organization to cultivate healthier Asian communities.
Maximum Award per Applicant: $3,000
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