Vermont Psychiatric Survivors is accepting applications for grants up to $3,000 for projects operated by adults with lived experience of mental illness for the benefit of adults with lived experience of mental illness. The money is provided by the Vermont Department of Mental Health through a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Examples of the kinds of initiatives that might be funded include education in peer advocacy, leadership, peer mentoring, drop-in centers, art projects, peer crisis diversion, and recovery and wellness-oriented initiatives.
Applications may be submitted online at the following link: Click here to fill out an application