GrantOS · Curated Grant Brief
Soul Medicine Mobile
501(c)(3) nonprofit · South Bay, California (San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Campbell) · prepared 2026-07-14 · 317 live opportunities screened, 2 recommended
Strategist summary
Watch / verify first
- Behavioral Health Partnerships for Early Diversion of Adults and Youth — deadline too close to apply from scratch this cycle (1 day left). Target next cycle. Award scale (~$703k) exceeds your budget significantly; verify if scalable to your service area and capacity.
- Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team Partnerships — deadline too close to apply from scratch this cycle (1 day left). Target next cycle. Award (~$764k) and scope may require partnership expansion; excellent mission fit for mobile delivery model but requires substantive infrastructure planning beforehand.
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Bottom line
Both SAMHSA opportunities are mission-aligned and address your geographic footprint, but timing kills them now. Set calendar reminders for next cycle opens. Use the interim to: (1) clarify partnerships with local crisis/diversion systems, (2) assess whether you can absorb $700k+ awards without mission drift, (3) build preliminary MOUs with health plans, counties, or crisis networks. These are strong long-term targets.
Where else to look — foundations & local lanes
In your service region · Morgan Hill, CA — $117k revenue (2023). Next: confirm they fund your mission area at your size, then approach.
How to approach: Approach (no open application — you cultivate a foundation): open 990 intel to read their typical grant size, then size your ask to match; look for an LOI or inquiry form on their giving page; A warm intro beats a cold ask.
Find their grant page → In your service region · San Jose, CA — $164k revenue (2023). Next: confirm they fund your mission area at your size, then approach.
How to approach: Approach (no open application — you cultivate a foundation): open 990 intel to read their typical grant size, then size your ask to match; look for an LOI or inquiry form on their giving page; A warm intro beats a cold ask.
Find their grant page → In your service region · San Francisco, CA — $24.2M revenue (2023). Next: confirm they fund your mission area at your size, then approach.
How to approach: Approach (no open application — you cultivate a foundation): open 990 intel to read their typical grant size, then size your ask to match; look for an LOI or inquiry form on their giving page; A warm intro beats a cold ask.
Find their grant page → Los Angeles, CA — $270.7M revenue (2023). Next: confirm they fund your mission area at your size, then approach.
How to approach: Approach (no open application — you cultivate a foundation): open 990 intel to read their typical grant size, then size your ask to match; look for an LOI or inquiry form on their giving page; A warm intro beats a cold ask.
Find their grant page → Novato, CA — $232.7M revenue (2023). Next: confirm they fund your mission area at your size, then approach.
How to approach: Approach (no open application — you cultivate a foundation): open 990 intel to read their typical grant size, then size your ask to match; look for an LOI or inquiry form on their giving page; A warm intro beats a cold ask.
Find their grant page → Brawley, CA — $42.8M revenue (2023). Next: confirm they fund your mission area at your size, then approach.
How to approach: Approach (no open application — you cultivate a foundation): open 990 intel to read their typical grant size, then size your ask to match; look for an LOI or inquiry form on their giving page; A warm intro beats a cold ask.
Find their grant page → Silicon Valley Community Foundationcommunity foundation
Funds health equity and mental wellness initiatives across Santa Clara County with specific interest in underserved populations.
Next step: Review their Mental Health & Wellness grantmaking priorities; apply for Spring 2024 cycle with focus on South Bay service area. (suggested lane — being verified)
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)state local
State program distributing Mental Health Services Tax revenues to innovative community-based mental health programs.
Next step: Contact Santa Clara County behavioral health department to learn CalMHSA funding opportunities and eligibility. (suggested lane — being verified)
San Jose Unified School District - Community Partnershipsstate local
District allocates funding for youth mental health and wellness services delivered in/near schools in underserved neighborhoods.
Next step: Meet with SJUSD's wellness coordinator to explore co-programmed funding or direct grants for school-based wellness services. (suggested lane — being verified)
Google.org (Google Community Impact Grants)corporate csr
Prioritizes mental health and community resilience in Bay Area communities with focus on equitable access.
Next step: Confirm 501(c)(3) status and apply to Google.org's Community Impact program targeting Bay Area nonprofits under $10M budget. (suggested lane — being verified)
Gilroy Community Foundationcommunity foundation
Provides grants for health and human services in Gilroy/South County with emphasis on underserved populations.
Next step: Submit Letter of Inquiry highlighting Gilroy/Morgan Hill service area to align with local focus. (suggested lane — being verified)
Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing - Wellness Grantsstate local
County funds mental health and wellness programs serving vulnerable populations in underserved South Bay communities.
Next step: Contact Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services to request RFP lists and eligibility criteria for wellness program funding. (suggested lane — being verified)
New from this live scan — why each fits you
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · typical award $703k (range —–$650k) · deadline 2026-07-15
- Eligible — nonprofits/501(c)(3) allowed
- Mission match: behavioral health, mental health
- Cost-sharing / match required
The purpose of this program is to develop and implement a program to divert youth and/or adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders who are at risk of criminal and/or juvenile justice involvement to community-based services before arrest or booking.
How to strengthen this submission
- Only 0 days left — too tight to build a competitive federal application from scratch. Email the program officer, ask about rolling/extension options, and calendar the next cycle.
- Match / cost-share required — line up in-kind or partner match up front and show it as an explicit budget line.
- Award (~$703k) is large for a ~$250k org — apply as a sub-recipient/partner under a larger lead, or scope a pilot; name a fiscal sponsor if useful.
- Mirror the funder’s language: lead your narrative with behavioral health, mental health and reflect Carmen Baldwin
Grantor’s stated priorities in your first paragraph.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · typical award $764k (range —–$750k) · deadline 2026-07-15
- Eligible — applicant type incl. nonprofit/other
- Mission match: behavioral health, mental health
The purpose of this program is to establish new, or enhance existing, mobile crisis teams that serve children, youth, and adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Its focus is the expansion of behavioral health crisis response capacity and the development of structured partnerships that reduce reliance on law enforcement
How to strengthen this submission
- Only 0 days left — too tight to build a competitive federal application from scratch. Email the program officer, ask about rolling/extension options, and calendar the next cycle.
- Award (~$764k) is large for a ~$250k org — apply as a sub-recipient/partner under a larger lead, or scope a pilot; name a fiscal sponsor if useful.
- Mirror the funder’s language: lead your narrative with behavioral health, mental health and reflect Carmen Baldwin
Grantor’s stated priorities in your first paragraph.
Screened live from Grants.gov and scored against Soul Medicine Mobile's eligibility, budget scale, geography, and mission.
Only opportunities rated Strong or Possible are recommended; weak matches are excluded on purpose. Award figures from Grants.gov synopsis.
LLM summary is advisory and should be verified against each opportunity's official notice before applying.