All funding
Free goods or servicesWhere: National: schools in any US stateWho gets the money: Goes to the schoolIn-kindRolling
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and local affiliates
NAMI Ending the Silence: free mental health presentations for students, staff and families
A free 50-minute, evidence-based session for middle and high school students on warning signs of mental health conditions and how to get help, plus 1-hour versions for school staff and for families. NAMI connects the request to a local affiliate or offers it online.
- Amount
- Free
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opOpen to any school or youth group; private schools are not named but are not excluded. Middle and high school ages only.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on nami.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether NAMI Arkansas currently has presenters in your area
How to apply
- Step 1: Request a presentation at ets.nami.org
- Step 2: Give school name, grade levels, number of students and location
- Step 3: Schedule with the local NAMI affiliate or use the online version
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“If you would like to host an in person or virtual NAMI Ending the Silence presentation at your school or youth group”
- Middle or high school aged students
Timing
Request any time; online version used where no local presenter is available.