A note from Selena Gomez
Founder of
Mental health is personal for me. I went a long time without the support I needed because I didn’t understand what I was feeling. After experiencing what seemed like endless highs and lows that would take me out for weeks at a time, I finally found the help to see what I was going through. But I’m learning every day that supporting my mental health is a journey. Every day isn’t perfect—not for me, not for anyone. And too many people don’t have access to the mental health resources and education they need.
That’s why I started the Rare Impact Fund. It’s a commitment to expand access to mental health services and education for young people everywhere. Because no one—regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or background—should struggle alone.
My biggest dream is to make a positive impact in this world. I hope that by sharing my own story and using my platform for good, we can empower more young people to address their mental health. Thank you for joining me on this journey.
XO,
Selena
Who We Are
The Rare Impact Fund was started by Selena Gomez as part of her commitment to addressing mental health and self-acceptance. We are mobilizing $100 million in contributions for youth mental health.
Our Vision
The Rare Impact Fund envisions a world where all young people have access to mental health care, stigma-free community support, and culturally responsive resources that are sensitive to their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Our Mission
The Rare Impact Fund is mobilizing $100 million for organizations increasing access to youth mental health services and education globally.
For the first time, the Rare Impact Fund is launching a public Request for Proposals, allocating more than $2.5 million in total – including a $500,000 investment from the Enlight Foundation – to strengthen the nonclinical youth mental health workforce. This new grant program will support nonprofits across the workforce talent pipeline, from recruitment and training to retention, with a focus on roles that support young people outside traditional clinical settings.
We invite Letters of Intent from nonprofit organizations supporting nonclinical mental health providers. Grants will range from $250,000 to $500,000.
Letters of intent are due April 10, 2026.
Apply today and help build a stronger, more sustainable youth mental health workforce.