The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is seeking applications for its Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Mini-Grants Program.
Donor Name: Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Macomb County (MI), Oakland County (MI), Washtenaw County (MI), Wayne County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding Priorities
The Flinn Foundation recognizes the importance to educate and build mental health awareness to decrease stigma in the community. The Foundation has allocated $100,000 for smaller one-year grant awards between $3,000 to $5,000 per organization to improve education, awareness and public outreach that may include, but are not limited to:
- Education, awareness and outreach programs
- Community voice or lived experience campaigns
- Youth led campaigns
- Prevention and selfcare mental wellness promotion.
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
Geographical Areas
The Foundation’s geographic focus is primarily southeast Michigan, defined as the counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw.
Eligibility Criteria
This mini-grant RFP is open to non-profit community organizations located in Southeast Michigan that are NOT mental health providers but see the need for mental health awareness and education among the people they serve or within their community. Examples include faith-based organizations, youth organizations, community development and grassroots organizations, human service organizations, etc.
For more information, visit Ethel and James Flinn Foundation.
