Bridge To Care Fund, inc.

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in applying for a mental-health grant through Bridge to Care. Our first grant cycle is anticipated to open in mid-2026. Application details and timelines will be shared as they are finalized.

Who can apply?

Any Vermonter who is currently seeing a therapist listed on our roster of qualified and registered providers may apply for funding. Applicants must be uninsured or underinsured, meaning they do not have active health insurance coverage or are enrolled in a plan with a high deductible that limits access to affordable mental health care.

What does the process for applying for and using a grant look like?

We offer three types of grants to meet different needs:

• Standard Grant – generally covers about six months of counseling.
• Small Grant – supports approximately three months of counseling or participation in a group counseling offering.
• Continuance Grant – extends support if your original grant has been used but your counseling goals have not yet been reached.

Check eligibility.
Review our eligibility criteria above to be sure you qualify. You must live in Vermont, meet financial need guidelines, and be working with, or willing to work with, a therapist on our list of registered providers.

Complete the application.
When applications open, you will be able to fill out our secure online form (or request a paper copy). You’ll be asked for basic information about yourself, your therapist, and your insurance status.

Therapist verification.
Your therapist will register or confirm their registration with the Bridge to Care Fund and will verify that you are an active client, or that they can onboard you as a new client.

Review and decision.
Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. Funding decisions are made according to financial need, available funds, and equitable access across Vermont communities.

Grant distribution and use.
Once approved, your grant funds will be earmarked for you.

Your therapist will submit a simple claim form to the Fund after each session to receive payment for services rendered. The funds will not go to the client. The Fund will pay your therapist directly until your grant balance is used in full or the grant period ends.

Our first grant cycle is anticipated to open in mid-2026. Application details and timelines will be shared as they are finalized. Please join our mailing list to receive updates and be notified when applications become available.