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CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health
Funding for youth mental health research and implementation
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 600,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This upcoming CIHR funding opportunity supports youth mental health evaluation and implementation science research. It offers up to $600,000 per grant for projects focused on feasibility, effectiveness, sustainability, scalability, and improved outcomes for youth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Evaluation research on youth mental health interventions.
- Implementation science research on youth mental health interventions.
- Research on feasibility, efficacy, effectiveness, sustainability, or scalability.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams.
- Organizations implementing youth mental health interventions.
- Teams working on evaluation or implementation science.
Who is not eligible
- Interventions already supported, funded, or evaluated under the Integrated Youth Services (IYS-Net) initiative.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Interventions already supported, funded, or evaluated under the Integrated Youth Services (IYS-Net) initiative.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Use of rigorous, internationally recognized evaluation or implementation science methods.
- Use of a proposed theory of change.
- Inclusion of at least one required outcome indicator.
- Measurement of at least one youth mental health outcome.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the upcoming opportunity
- Read the CIHR notice and the official ResearchNet posting when available.
- Check the program requirements and timelines.
- Step 2: Optional partner matching
- Use the Partner Linkage Tool if you want to connect with potential research or implementation partners.
- Submit the online survey to have your profile appear publicly.
- Step 3: Attend the webinar
- Register for the CIHR webinar to learn about the funding opportunity and ask questions.
- Step 4: Prepare and submit on ResearchNet
- Complete the application once the official opportunity is posted.
- Submit the application through ResearchNet before the deadline.
Additional information
- This opportunity is part of the Youth Mental Health Fund.
- An optional Partner Linkage Tool is available to help connect research teams and organizations.
- Webinars will be offered to explain the funding opportunity and answer questions.
- The information is anticipatory and may change when the official opportunity is posted on ResearchNet.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health Program
What is the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health?
This upcoming CIHR funding opportunity supports youth mental health evaluation and implementation science research. It offers up to $600,000 per grant for projects focused on feasibility, effectiveness, sustainability, scalability, and improved outcomes for youth.
How much funding can be received?
CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health Funds up to $600,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health program?
To be eligible for the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health program, you must:
Youth mental health intervention research.
Rigorous evaluation or implementation methods.
Includes youth mental health outcomes.
What expenses are eligible under CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health?
Evaluation research on youth mental health interventions.
Implementation science research on youth mental health interventions.
Research on feasibility, efficacy, effectiveness, sustainability, or scalability.
Who can I contact for more information about the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health available?
The CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health program is available across Canada.
Is the CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIHR Evaluation and Implementation Science for Youth Mental Health is a Partnering and Collaboration