AFSP's mission is to reduce the national suicide rate by 20% by the year 2025. The organization aims to achieve this by focusing on the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors known to contribute to the suicide burden in the United States.
The grant program from AFSP focuses on stimulating suicide prevention research within under-studied areas, following priorities that are redefined biennially. The program also features Linked Standard Research Innovation Grants, providing significant funding for research involving multiple sites to contribute unique expertise and data collection. AFSP encourages applications from researchers focusing on its priority areas while still welcoming all applications aimed at preventing suicide.