Movement is a Powerful Tool for Mental Health
⚡ The Anxiety & Depression Initiative (ADI) funds community‑based programs that use physical activity to reduce anxiety, depression, and social isolation.
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Help fund community mental‑health programs
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Seeking proposals from non-profit organizations that educate, facilitate, advocate for or research the benefits of physical activity to improve mental health outcomes.
2026 Grant Cycle: Opening Soon
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Helping the Community to Get Moving with Physical Activity
ADI provides catalytic grants that help trusted community organizations use physical activity to improve mental-health outcomes.
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Learn how your donation directly funds community‑based mental‑health initiatives.
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Explore how ADI supports movement‑based mental‑health programs and research.
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Understand our mission, leadership, and why we focus on physical activity as a mental‑health intervention.
Why Physical Activity + Mental Health
Research and lived experience show that movement can:
✓ Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
✓ Improve mood, sleep, and emotional regulation
✓ Build social connection and reduce isolation
The ADI exists to help turn this evidence into action by funding organizations that are already doing effective, on‑the‑ground work.
What We Fund
Through our Get Out and Get Active grants, ADI supports projects that:
- Use physical activity to improve mental health and well‑being
- Educate communities about the mental‑health benefits of movement
- Explore further research at the intersection of physical activity and mental health
Grants are designed to be catalytic—helping organizations start, pilot, or expand programs that might not otherwise be possible.
How We Fund It
A Disciplined, Transparent Approach
The ADI operates with:
- No paid staff
- Minimal overhead costs
- A focus on sustainability, accountability, and long-term impact
- Grant spending scales responsibly with the available funding
Part of our mission is ensuring every dollar is used responsibly and directed toward advancing our work to support the mental health benefits of physical activity.
Help move mental health forward.
Your support helps fund real, community‑based solutions that improve mental health through physical activity.