Responding to Changing
Mental Health Needs

We’re committed to identifying and pursuing partnerships with local agencies that provide mental health service to underserved Jackson County residents. Our new Community Grants target agencies that exemplify innovation and a forward-thinking mindset in their delivery of whole-person mental wellness services in these social determinants of health focus areas:

• Family - from expecting parents to early family life
• Life - housing and communities offering safe, supportive family environments
• Work - fair, supportive, and inclusive employment
• Aging - support for older adults’ community connectedness and access to care

Community nonprofit agencies that operate in Jackson County, Missouri, offer services in one or more of our focus areas and meet these criteria. Applicants:

• Are established - or sponsored by - a 501(c)3 organization
• Have no previous CMHF funding
• Operate on annual revenue of $2 million or less
• Provide services that address mental health concerns

Community Grants will be awarded for 12-month cycles.

The recording of our April 13 Zoom meeting provides additional details, including statutory service categories, reporting requirements, registration and application instructions, and more.

How Applications Will Be Reviewed

Applications will be competitively reviewed based on:

• Community need and relevance to mental well-being
• Potential to deepen CMHF’s understanding of community needs and approaches
• The use of community-based or upstream approaches that support mental well-being
• Overall project feasibility and readiness

Need more information?

For registration questions, contact Taryn Lichty at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 816.842.7055, ext. 5.

General application questions are covered in our recorded Zoom meeting. For agency-specific questions, you may also contact Patty Robertson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 816.842.7055, ext. 4.

Thank you for your interest in our Community Grants. The 2026 application cycle has ended.

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