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Who funds mental health work in Florida
15 funders have a record of paying for mental health work by Florida recipients: 847 grants totaling $1.89B, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are South Florida Behavioral Health Network ($466.9M), Central Florida Behavioral ($395.0M) and Big Bend Community Based Care ($480.5M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Florida recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
South Florida Behavioral Health NetworkMiami, FLCharity · may take applications
172 matching grants · $466.9M · through 2024Largest: $9.0M to Guidance Care Center Inc — substance abuse and mental health servicessubstance abuse and mental health services
Central Florida BehavioralTampa, FLCharity · may take applications
126 matching grants · $441.7M · through 2024Largest: $21.4M to MENTAL HEALTH CARE DBA GRACEPOINT — mental health dcf suncoast region
Big Bend Community Based CareTallahassee, FLCharity · may take applications
123 matching grants · $480.5M · through 2023Largest: $150,618 to MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF OKALOOSA WALTON COUNTY — to provide substance abuse and mental health services through a network of accredited providers
Broward Behavioral Health CoalitionLauderhill, FLCharity · may take applications
104 matching grants · $164.0M · through 2023Largest: $755,901 to MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA — mental health substance abuse
ChildnetFort Lauderdale, FLCharity · may take applications
43 matching grants · $11.7M · through 2024Largest: $247,496 to MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF FL — behavioral health services
Lutheran Services FloridaTampa, FLCharity · may take applications
34 matching grants · $258.9M · through 2024Largest: $39.9M to SMA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC — dcf samh provider
The Community Foundation forJacksonville, FLCharity · may take applications
42 matching grants · $1.7M · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC — this grant will support funds for client recovery such as rent and security deposits, medical bills, daycare vouchers, mental health therapy sessions, etc. funds will also be used …
Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse AssocTallahassee, FLCharity · may take applications
32 matching grants · $16.3M · through 2024Largest: $1.3M to PARK PLACE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE — medical treatment
The Jim Moran FoundationDeerfield Beach, FL
30 matching grants · $3.2M · through 2024Largest: $294,000 to Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc — onsite mental health services, youth education and success (yes) after-school program
Morton Plant Hospital AssociationClearwater, FLCharity · may take applications
27 matching grants · $1.8M · through 2024Largest: $13,006 to Mental Health Care Inc — behavioral health
Baptist Health South FloridaCoral Gables, FLCharity · may take applications
34 matching grants · $2.0M · through 2023Largest: $173,084 to New Hope Corps Inc — enhance the health and well-being of individuals in the area of behavioral health
Southeast Florida Behavioral HealthJupiter, FLCharity · may take applications
21 matching grants · $82.2M · through 2024Largest: $35,777 to LEGACY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER — community mental health and behavioral services
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