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Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund
Funding for community mental health initiatives
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 6, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $25,000 for mental health initiatives that expand proven services and best practices. It supports evidence-based projects, existing programs, enhanced service delivery, team strengthening, and process or evaluation improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 6, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expanding or replicating proven mental health programs and services.
- Working with an established mental health organization or expert.
- Evidence-based or evidence-informed mental health projects.
- Improving existing programs, services, team capacity, or evaluation processes.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian registered charities and qualified donees.
- Non-profit organizations with a sponsoring charity or qualified donee.
- Canadian colleges, universities, and CEGEPs in Québec.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals and families.
- For-profit organizations.
- Religious organizations whose main purpose is worship or religious practice.
- Organizations that received Bell Let’s Talk funding in the last 12 months.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-year funding requests.
- Brand-new or pilot programs.
- Fundraising, sponsorships, and awareness campaigns.
- Research projects, media production, scholarships, and membership fees.
- Medical equipment, mobile app development, and large capital projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Québec.
Selection criteria
- Evidence-based or evidence-informed approach.
- Use of proven programs or services.
- Involvement of an established mental health organization or expert.
- Alignment with the fund’s priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program details
- Confirm that the organization and project fit the fund’s requirements.
- Ensure the project aligns with the supported priorities.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Access the submission portal from the fund page.
- Fill in the application form and submit the request online.
- Step 3: Wait for the decision
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Organizations are notified by October if the project is approved or declined.
- Step 4: Update the budget if needed
- If approved for a lower amount, submit a revised budget matching the approved funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online portal.
- Applicants are notified by October whether the project is approved or declined.
- If funding is approved for a lower amount, a revised budget must be submitted.
- Stewardship reports are due one year after the grant is awarded.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through an online portal.
- Organizations will be notified by October if their project is approved or declined.
- Approved projects receive one-year funding.
- If approved for less than requested, a revised budget is required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund Program
What is the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund?
This program offers up to $25,000 for mental health initiatives that expand proven services and best practices. It supports evidence-based projects, existing programs, enhanced service delivery, team strengthening, and process or evaluation improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund program?
To be eligible for the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund program, you must:
Canadian registered charity or qualified donee.
Non-profit with sponsoring charity or donee.
Canadian post-secondary institution.
What expenses are eligible under Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund?
Expanding or replicating proven mental health programs and services.
Working with an established mental health organization or expert.
Evidence-based or evidence-informed mental health projects.
Improving existing programs, services, team capacity, or evaluation processes.
Where is the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund available?
The Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund?
Bell Canada - Bell Let's Talk Community Mental Health Fund is funded by BCE, Bell Let's Talk