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CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health
Support for a national youth mental health evidence platform
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,450,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This upcoming CIHR opportunity supports a national platform for evidence-based youth mental health programs and practices. It may fund one team working on review, rating, registry, knowledge mobilization, and governance activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,450,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a national evidence platform for youth mental health.
- Reviewing and rating evidence on interventions, programs, and practices.
- Maintaining a public registry of reviewed interventions.
- Mobilizing findings for decision-makers, practitioners, youth, and families.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Teams proposing a national evidence platform
- Organizations working in youth mental health
- Groups with capacity in evidence review and knowledge mobilization
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- A webinar will be held to explain the funding opportunity and answer questions.
- The official opportunity will be posted on ResearchNet.
- Applicants will need to wait for the official call before submitting.
- Timelines are preliminary and may change.
Additional information
- The opportunity is upcoming and subject to change.
- Official details will be posted on ResearchNet.
- Webinars will be offered to explain the requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health?
This upcoming CIHR opportunity supports a national platform for evidence-based youth mental health programs and practices. It may fund one team working on review, rating, registry, knowledge mobilization, and governance activities.
How much funding can be received?
CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health Funds up to $2,450,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health program?
To be eligible for the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health program, you must:
National evidence platform project
Youth mental health focus
Governance and evidence review capacity
What expenses are eligible under CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health?
Creation of a national evidence platform for youth mental health.
Reviewing and rating evidence on interventions, programs, and practices.
Maintaining a public registry of reviewed interventions.
Mobilizing findings for decision-makers, practitioners, youth, and families.
Who can I contact for more information about the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: 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 National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health available?
The CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health program is available across Canada.
Is the CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIHR National Platform for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: Youth Mental Health is a Grant and Funding