NEW ORLEANS – United Way of Southeast Louisiana, on behalf of the New Orleans Mental Health Collaborative (MHC), has opened applications for the next cycle of the RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grants, a key initiative to expand access to youth mental health services in New Orleans.
Applications are open from April 15, 2026, through April 30, 2026. Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply at UnitedWaySELA.org/ResolveGrant.
The RESOLVE NOLA Impact Grants support community-based organizations working to address the critical shortage of mental health and addiction services for New Orleans youth and families, particularly those impacted by community violence and collective trauma.
The grants are part of a broader, collaborative effort led by the MHC to strengthen access to care, reduce barriers to services and improve mental and behavioral health outcomes across the city.
Councilmember Joe Giarrusso launched the MHC in 2022, with United Way’s support, in response to the city’s ongoing behavioral health crisis. The collaborative brings together health care providers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and business leaders to identify gaps in care and invest in solutions that meet the needs of the community.
Through this funding opportunity, United Way and MHC are seeking proposals from organizations that provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services for youth and families. Priority will be given to programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes, address barriers to care and serve communities with the greatest need, including neighborhoods such as New Orleans East, the Lower Ninth Ward and Holy Cross.
Applicants will be evaluated through a competitive review process that considers organizational experience, program design, sustainability and the ability to deliver meaningful, measurable impact. Proposed programs may include mental health services, substance use prevention, community-based healing initiatives and other supports designed to improve emotional and behavioral well-being.
Since its inception, RESOLVE has awarded more than $400,000 in grants to 29 local organizations, trained more than 3,100 community members in trauma-informed approaches and reached more than 115,000 residents through outreach, education and programming. The initiative has also provided direct behavioral health services to more than 400 high-risk youth and families in New Orleans.
For more information and to apply, visit UnitedWaySELA.org/ResolveGrant.
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