The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health is the newest initiative from the Morgan Stanley Foundation. They are partnering with nonprofit organizations to address the increase in mental health challenges for youth in the United States and funding novel solutions through their Innovation Awards.

In it’s third year, they will make awards to five organizations who receive:

• $100,000 in grant funding
• Consultation and training from industry professionals
• Opportunities to connect with peers
• Opportunities to showcase their programs and raise their profile

Applications are due by July 14, 2023. Grantees will be announced in Spring 2024.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States. Although any nonprofit may apply, organizations with an annual revenue over $10 million must justify why additional funding is needed.

Program

The Alliance is looking to fund programs that:

• Are new or piloted projects
• Work with disadvantaged and vulnerable populations
• Address unmet needs
• Reduce stigma
• Increase access to care
• Improve equity in mental health

Programs may be national, regional, or local in scale.

Evaluation Criteria

All applications will be evaluated based on:

• Innovation
• Expertise
• Impact
• Potential

Capacity Building Platform

Applicants may opt into the chance to participate in a capacity building platform which will include networking opportunities, peer-led learning sessions, and expert advising. This new platform hopes to assist small and mid-sized organizations thrive and will include applicants beyond the five top awardees.

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