Missoula County Offers $132k Grant for Mental Health Crisis Services, Deadline May 22

Missoula County seeks to bolster local mental health services, announcing an opportunity for organizations to secure grant funding. The county's Mental Health Fund aims to enhance crisis intervention and stabilization for both children and adults. This initiative specifically targets behavioral health crises, providing immediate intervention and support within the community.

Nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies that deliver these essential services are eligible to apply. The fund is designed to provide gap funding for local crisis services, supporting a continuous system of care for individuals in crisis.

An estimated $132,838 will be available from the Mental Health Fund for fiscal year 2027. This amount is derived from an annual levy, a tax collected, appearing on property tax bills as the “county mental health treatment” line item. The Missoula Board of County Commissioners will finalize the precise funding amount. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 22.

This funding directly supports local efforts to address service gaps, contributing to a more continuous system of care for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health events. Previous recipients have included peer support and crisis intervention programs, as well as positions dedicated to on-site crisis support and resource navigation. Organizations providing crisis behavioral health services have a defined opportunity to secure financial resources that can strengthen existing programs or initiate new interventions.

The community will observe which organizations receive funding and the subsequent impact on local crisis intervention and stabilization services. The Board of County Commissioners' final funding allocation and the projects selected will be key areas to monitor.