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.

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.

By design, our streamlined application is easy to complete!

Step 1 – Register your Agency

Our Community Grant applications will be available in our Partnership Exchange Portal (PEP). Early birds can complete their first step by registering now. Have these items handy before you begin:

• Verification of 501(c)3 status
• Annual revenue statement

When you click the button below, you will be redirected to our PEP. There, you can provide your agency information, answer a few simple questions, and register your agency.

Step 2 – Submit your Application

Our Community Grant application will be available May 4 through May 22, 2026. If you haven’t already registered, you can complete both steps through May 22.

Once you complete your application, you will receive a “successfully submitted” message in the portal and an email notification.

Grant Funding Timeline

Application reviews will begin in mid-May, and funding decisions will be announced following our June 25 Board of Trustees meeting.