Grant applications are being accepted for the Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Substance Use Fund through May 15!
Grants are available for projects in one (or both) of the Fund's two focus areas:
Professional Development
Education
Nonprofit organizations in the following Iowa counties are eligible to apply: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby.
ABOUT
The Mental Health and Substance Use Fund of Southwest Iowa was created to enhance the reach and capacity of our nonprofit service providers around their ability to educate the public, provide preventative solutions, and internal training to increase the capacity and ability of the providers.
With mental health, drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, teen suicide, isolation and stigma all at the forefront of community conversations, there is a need for solutions that create lasting and durable positive impact.
How are we, as a community, focusing on the families and individuals affected by mental health and substance abuse issues? How can we amplify the work of our service providers in a way that increases their internal capacity for service to the needs of our community while addressing issues of stigma and access to services?
PURPOSE
The Mental Health and Substance Use Fund of Southwest Iowa is designed to increase and effectively manage available pools of funding to create long-term, sustainable and quantifiable positive impact through two focus areas: Professional Development and Awareness. The fund will serve the following counties in Iowa: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby.
The Community Foundation for Western Iowa’s Mental Health and Substance Use Fund steering committee continues its work to shine a light on the issues and opportunities facing our communities. We were honored to host an informative and engaging breakfast event on Friday, May 8, 2026 for nearly 75 community and nonprofit leaders around workplace well-being and mental health.
Areas of Focus
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Professional Development -
Raising Community Awareness
