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Change Can’t Wait!
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Supports projects enhancing mental health services and access in Calgary.
Grant and Funding
Overview
The 2025 Change Can’t Wait! funding call supports pilot projects focusing on increasing mental health support and access in Calgary. The program has no set funding limits, permitting applicants to request amounts aligned with their project scope and timeline while emphasizing strategic impact and community needs.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Integrate new technologies
Increasing community impact
Develop strategic partnerships
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Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Calgary
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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
- Local
Activities funded
- Developing awareness campaigns about mental health resources
- Creating coordinated access points for mental health and addiction services
- Implementing data sharing solutions between organizations
- Addressing service gaps for underserved populations
- Supporting innovative approaches to mental health support
Examples of admissible projects:
Implement a multilingual awareness campaign on mental health resources.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations focused on community health
- Community service agencies in Calgary
- Healthcare providers and organizations within Calgary
Eligible geographic areas
CalgarySelection criteria
- Alignment with 'Getting Help' outcome area of Calgary's Mental Health Strategy
- Focus on underserved or emerging populations
- Contribution to improving knowledge and access to mental health services
- Innovation and potential community impact
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare project proposalStep 2: Submit application to Calgary city authoritiesStep 3: Await review and decision before December 1
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