The Nick Traina Foundation (NTF) supports efforts in the diagnosis, research, treatment, family support of mental illnesses including manic-depression, suicide prevention, child abuse, aiding children in jeopardy, and providing assistance to struggling musicians with mental health issues. They prioritize manic-depression in children and young adults.
The NTF grant program focuses on supporting organizations working on mental health issues, specifically manic-depression, other mental illnesses, suicide prevention, child abuse, and aid for children in jeopardy. Additionally, they extend their support to struggling musicians facing mental health challenges. Grant proposals are considered on a rolling basis, with a preference for initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation awards various types of grants without specifying a fixed amount, aiming to cater to different funding needs. Proposals are evaluated by the Foundation's Board of Directors and Advisory Board, and although proposals are accepted continuously, submissions are currently restricted to those from the San Francisco Bay Area.