Details for Applicants:

• Who can apply: You must be 16 or older, live in the U.S., and self-identify as someone who has faced or is facing mental health challenges. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's co-signature. No diagnosis or clinician letter is needed, because your lived experience is enough.

• How funds are used: Funds are paid directly to a vendor or service provider on your behalf and must be used within 6 months of your award date. Alternative payment arrangements can be requested in writing.

• Sharing your experience: After receiving your grant, you'll submit a reflection (written, video, or photo) within 90 days. Reflections are shared with our community using your initials unless you give written permission to use your full name

• In the application: You'll choose a grant type, describe how you will use the funds, and share a personal narrative as a written piece (up to 1,500 words), a video (up to 5 minutes), or images, with accessibility accommodations available.

• How decisions are made: A review committee scores applications on alignment with our mission, clarity of your plan, anticipated impact, and the authenticity of your story. You'll hear back in writing within 60 days of the review period closing. All decisions are final.