St. Clare Foundation Youth Behavioral Health Grants Now Open
The St. Clare Foundation is proud to formally open its 2026 Youth Behavioral Health Grant Application Window. This inaugural funding cycle represents a significant investment in systemic, collaborative solutions addressing youth and adolescent behavioral health across Southern Illinois.
As the Trusted Funder, Convener, and Catalyst, SCF is seeking partners ready to translate vision into measurable impact.
Grant Overview
This funding cycle is designed to strengthen the entire system of care through three strategic investment pathways:
Anchor Grants
Long-term, scalable investments that build sustainable infrastructure and regional coordination.
Innovation Grants
Pilot programs and emerging models testing new approaches to prevention, intervention, and access.
Mini-Grants
Targeted, high-impact funding for immediate needs such as training, tools, and capacity building.
Key Dates
Applications Open: January 2, 2026
Applications Close: January 26, 2026
Support & Resources
Applicants are encouraged to use the Grant & Partner Resource Hub, which includes:
Full eligibility criteria and application guidance
Downloadable resources including application scoring rubric
FAQs and reporting expectations
Virtual Office Hours for real-time support
1:1 appointment bookings with SCF leadership
Explore the Grant & Partner Resource Hub: https://saintclarefoundation.org/granthub.html
If your organization is committed to strengthening youth behavioral health through early identification, effective intervention, and seamless integration of services, we invite you to apply.
Clare Kessler
Executive Director
St. Clare Foundation
420 N. Pleasant Ave., Suite B
Centralia, Illinois 62801
(618) 472-9007