Apply for Mental Health and Wellness Grant Funds

Tornadoes can cause profound disruption, including loss of homes, loved ones, and community stability. Survivors often face significant mental health challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Access to culturally competent, trauma-informed mental health care is critical to support recovery and resilience.

The City of St. Louis, through the fiscal agent United Way of Greater St. Louis, invites eligible organizations to apply for funding to provide mental health and wellness assistance to disaster survivors facing mental health issues directly related to the May 16th tornado. This funding aims to support mental health services for residents, including crisis counseling, trauma counseling, grief counseling, talk and behavioral therapy. Wellness services that address coping skills, resiliency, and other related interventions will also be considered.

The total anticipated amount of funds available for these grants is $200,000, with no more than 10% of awards being used for administrative costs.

1. Review this guidance to learn what paperwork is needed and how to prepare. 
2. Use the Begin Online button below to apply and submit your materials by September 19, 2025. You may need to create an account prior to submission.

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Grants will be reviewed soon after the deadline. Any and all correspondence about your organization’s application will be handled through your organization's designated primary contact, including questions the fiscal agent may have about your application materials. Please allow several weeks for a decision to be made about an award.

If your organization is awarded funds, the primary contact at your organization will be notified in writing.