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Kansas City, MO — Health Forward Foundation is proud to award $4.5 million in grants to 41 nonprofit organizations through our 2021 Mental Health funding.
These programs improve the availability and quality of mental and behavioral health services.
“Our communities are experiencing challenges in mental well-being like never before. As seeking mental and behavioral health care and support becomes our new normal, understanding a person’s lived experience should always help guide treatment and care,” said Qiana Thomason, Health Forward President/CEO. “These organizations are working to ensure behavioral health services and advocacy are equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed.”
Health Forward received a total of 86 proposals totaling nearly $13.9 million in requests.
The following grants were awarded during the August board of directors meeting:
The Mental Health Grants are the second round of foundation defined grants awarded by Health Forward in 2021. Safety Net Grants, the third and final round, will be announced in December. For more information, visit healthforward.org.