Funding search · student-athlete mental health · Florida
Who funds student-athlete mental health work in Florida
15 funders have a record of paying for student-athlete mental health work by Florida recipients: 686 grants totaling $1.74B, 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), Big Bend Community Based Care ($480.5M) and Central Florida Behavioral ($287.1M).
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
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
Central Florida BehavioralTampa, FLCharity · may take applications
89 matching grants · $287.1M · through 2024Largest: $21.4M to MENTAL HEALTH CARE DBA GRACEPOINT — mental health dcf suncoast region
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
The Community Foundation forJacksonville, FLCharity · may take applications
36 matching grants · $1.5M · 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 …
Community Foundation for Palm Beach andWest Palm Beach, FLCharity · may take applications
22 matching grants · $1.3M · through 2024Largest: $58,530 to MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC — mental health, crisis intervention
Southeast Florida Behavioral HealthJupiter, FLCharity · may take applications
16 matching grants · $62.1M · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS - TREASURE COAST FL INC — mental health education, advocacy, and peer-led support
The Jim Moran FoundationDeerfield Beach, FL
21 matching grants · $2.0M · through 2024Largest: $294,000 to Police Athletic League of Jacksonville Inc — onsite mental health services, youth education and success (yes) after-school program
Bbx Capital FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL
20 matching grants · $195,000 · through 2025Largest: $7,500 to MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA FISP — mental health grant
Largest: $536,720 to KRISTI HOUSE INC — improving mental health access for children in miami-dade
Largest: $150,000 to Operation Warrior Resolution Inc — to provide innovative, holistic treatments for mental health to veterans and their family members; alleviating ptsd, anxiety and other mental health related issues.
Largest: $93,630 to The Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation Inc — to support mental health and wellness via the provision of mental health services for youth and parents and professional development for mental health professionals.
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