Funding search · student-athlete mental health · Montana
Who funds student-athlete mental health work in Montana
15 funders have a record of paying for student-athlete mental health work by Montana recipients: 86 grants totaling $14.5M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Montana Healthcare Foundation ($519,615), Montana Community Foundation ($300,485) and Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association ($10.3M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Montana recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $72,515 to EASTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER — mact services in eastern montana
Montana Community FoundationHelena, MTCharity · may take applications
14 matching grants · $300,485 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE — cpw mental health programming; scholarships
Montana Grizzly Scholarship AssociationMissoula, MTCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $10.3M · through 2024Largest: $4.0M to UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA — to provide scholarships for student athletes
Center for Mental Health FoundationGreat Falls, MTCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $169,301 · through 2024Largest: $129,001 to CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH — support mental health programs
Largest: $500,000 to MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION — mt mental health funders collaborative
Largest: $50,000 to WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM — flagship expanded learning programs
Largest: $60,000 to MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF MONTANA — mental health warm line
Largest: $1.0M to MONTANA CHILDREN'S HOME & HOSPITAL DBA SHODAIR CHILDRENS HOSPITAL — mental health services
American Academy of PediatricsItasca, ILCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $257,900 · through 2024Largest: $27,900 to Montana Chapter - AAP — project firstline; suicide prevention; pediatric mental health; resident research grant; abbott nutrition/gi; increased immunization
Largest: $10,000 to BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT I — unrestricted grant related to support youth in promoting mental health and preventing suicide
Largest: $114,000 to NEVER ALONE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES — funding to help support individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders and mental health disorders, including bipolar disorder.
Yellowstone Club Community FoundationBozeman, MTCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $131,000 · through 2023Largest: $100,000 to THE HELP CENTER — mental health campus acquisition
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