Active Minds mobilizes youth and young adults to lead a transformative movement in mental health, forever changing how it is valued and prioritized in society. By equipping, connecting, and amplifying the collective and diverse voices of youth and young adults, Active Minds is building a movement of lasting champions who are improving mental health norms for all.
Grants Awarded
Developing a Pathway to the Behavioral Health Workforce for BIPOC Emerging Scholars
- Year Awarded:
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2022
- Grant Program:
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Future Forward
- Grant Amount:
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$240,000
For nearly two decades, the Emerging Scholars Fellowship supported the next generation of behavioral health researchers, scientists, and advocates by providing funding, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for young adults pursuing careers in mental health. In partnership with the Scattergood Foundation, the fellowship helped build a diverse behavioral health workforce while elevating youth leadership and innovation in the field.
Building on this longstanding partnership, the fellowship expanded its focus to support Black, Indigenous, and other scholars of color conducting research on health equity, anti-racism, and young adult mental health. Through stipends, mentoring, networking, and community-building, the program strengthened pathways into behavioral health careers and advanced a more diverse, culturally responsive mental health workforce.
Emerging Scholars Fellowship
- Year Awarded:
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2019
- Grant Program:
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Future Forward
- Grant Amount:
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$38,000
The Emerging Scholars Fellowship supported college students and early-career leaders as they developed innovative solutions to improve mental health on campuses and beyond. Through stipends, mentorship, leadership development, and a national network of peers, the fellowship empowered participants to advance research, advocacy, and programs that expanded access to mental health support and encouraged help-seeking among diverse student populations.
In partnership with the Scattergood Foundation, Active Minds helped cultivate the next generation of behavioral health leaders while elevating student voices in mental health research, policy, and practice.
