Rare Impact Fund 2026 Grants: Up to $500,000 for youth mental health initiatives
of Rare Impact Fund 2026 Grant Program is currently accepting applications and will provide significant funding to nonprofit organizations working to expand access to mental health services for young people around the world. The initiative, founded by Selena Gomez, is part of a broader mission to change the way young people access mental health support and education.
With the help of the following grants, $250,000 to $500,000this funding opportunity is Non-clinical youth mental health workforcesupporting innovative approaches that go beyond traditional clinical care.
About Rare Impact Fund
The Rare Impact Fund was created to address the growing global mental health crisis among young people. This fund aims to mobilize people $100 million in funding Support organizations that provide accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive mental health services.
At the core of this work, we envision a world where:
- The young people Equitable access to mental health care
- Community offers An unbiased support system
- The resources are Diverse backgrounds and experiences of young people
Founder’s Vision: Personal Mission
Founder Selena Gomez has been vocal about her own journey with mental health, emphasizing the importance of awareness, support and access to care.
Her goals through the foundation are to ensure:
- No young person worries alone.
- Normalizing conversations about mental health
- Access to support system regardless of background
This personal commitment continues to shape the Foundation’s global impact strategy.
2026 Grant Program Overview
This is my first time using Rare Impact Fund. Public Request for Proposal (RFP)assign on Total funding is $2.5 million.
This includes: $500,000 donation from Enlight Foundationfurther strengthening the reach and impact of this effort.
Funding details
Selected organizations will receive:
- The scope of the grant is as follows: $250,000 to $500,000
- Funding to support workforce development across the mental health sector
- Opportunity to scale innovative community-based solutions
This funding is especially Non-clinical mental health workforceplays an important role in supporting young people outside of traditional medical settings.
Focus area: Non-clinical mental health human resources
This grant program prioritizes supporting organizations. non-clinical mental health providerinclude:
- peer supporter
- youth leaders
- community-based facilitator
- Educators and Outreach Activists
Funds will support initiatives around the world. talent pipelineinclude:
- Recruitment of new employees
- Training and development
- Retention and professional development
By investing in these roles, the Fund A more sustainable and accessible mental health ecosystem.
Who can apply?
Opportunities are open to everyone Nonprofit organizations around the world that:
- Supporting youth mental health initiatives
- Collaborate with or develop non-clinical mental health providers
- Demonstrate the impact or potential of a scalable solution
Organizations need to have a clear strategy for improvement Access, quality and sustainability Mental health support for young people.
Application process
Organizations interested are: Letter of Intent (LOI) as the first step in the application process.
Main requirements:
- Outline your organization’s work and proposed projects
- Demonstrate alignment with the Fund’s mission
- Highlighting the expected impact on young people’s mental health
Shortlisted applicants may be required to submit a complete proposal.
key expiry
- Deadline for Letter of Intent: April 10, 2026
Applicants are encouraged to prepare and submit early, as late submissions will not be considered.
Why this opportunity matters
Rare Impact Fund 2026 grants are Massive investment in the mental health of young people around the worldespecially in underserved and marginalized communities.
The main benefits are:
- access to large scale funding
- Opportunity to strengthen organizational capabilities
- support for Innovative community-driven solutions
- Contributing to a global movement mental health equity
Rare Impact Fund 2026 Grant Program: Final Thoughts
The Rare Impact Fund 2026 grant program is Opportunity for change For nonprofit organizations working on youth mental health. By focusing on the non-clinical workforce, this initiative addresses critical gaps in the mental health ecosystem and supports scalable and comprehensive solutions.
Organizations working to improve access to mental health for young people are strongly encouraged to apply and join this global initiative.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this fund. For inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not submit your application or resume to GSO as it cannot be processed by GSO. Due to the large volume of emails we receive every day, we may not be able to reply to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
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