Wellbeing
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Youth Mental Health Fund

Addressing the critical need for culturally responsive mental health care for youth navigating intersecting identities and systemic challenges.

DWP's Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) is a $20M fund launched in 2025 that will grant a minimum of $5M annually to organizations and Tribes offering mental health services tailored to the unique experiences of youth ages 10 to 24. Additional funding will support grantee capacity building and ecosystem infrastructure efforts. The Fund decisions will be led by an Advisory Committee comprised of mental health experts and youth.


This fund represents a bold investment in youth mental health that supports culturally responsive care for young people navigating intersecting identities and systemic challenges.

Year 1 funding

$5M+

LGBTQ youth who sought, but could not receive mental health support

50%

Youth representation on YMHF Advisory Committee

100%
Storytelling & Culture

Free Leonard Peltier

DWP is proud to be a funder and supporter of the documentary, Free Leonard Peltier, which premiered at Sundance in January 2025. Films like this transform narratives by illuminating hidden histories, building empathy, and mobilizing movements for justice and repair.

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