ECHO Foundation — Mental health

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the ECHO Foundation — Mental health a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ECHO Foundation — Mental health is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the ECHO Foundation — Mental health?

ECHO Foundation — Mental health is funded by ECHO Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the ECHO Foundation — Mental health program?

To be eligible for the ECHO Foundation — Mental health program, you must: • Organization must be located in Montreal or Toronto. • Must provide frontline services for individuals with serious and persistent mental health problems. • Must be a registered charitable organization with a valid Revenue Canada charitable registration number.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the ECHO Foundation — Mental health?

You can contact ECHO Foundation by email at kleonard@echofoundation.ca or by phone at (514) 843-5112.

Q: Where is the ECHO Foundation — Mental health available?

The ECHO Foundation — Mental health program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports mental health services for vulnerable individuals in Montreal and Toronto

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

ECHO Foundation

Program status

Open

Overview

The ECHO Foundation – Mental Health grant supports frontline organizations in Montreal and Toronto that offer services to improve the quality of life for individuals with serious and persistent mental health problems, including drop-in centres, residential facilities, reintegration programs, family support services, and pilot projects. The maximum funding amount is not specified by the foundation.

Activities funded

Provision of frontline services for individuals with serious and persistent mental health problems.
Operation of drop-in centres for people affected by mental health issues.
Management of residential facilities supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
Implementation of reinsertion programs aiding community integration for vulnerable persons.
Development of pilot projects aimed at improving mental health care and services.
Delivery of family support services related to mental health.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Launching a mobile food pantry to serve underserved populations

$ 42,500

Creating a bilingual digital literacy program for newcomers

$ 50,000

Piloting an urban green roof garden for local restaurants

$ 57,000

Developing an accessibility-focused coworking space for freelancers

$ 65,000

Outfitting a commercial kitchen for social enterprise catering

$ 78,000

Implementing solar panels on a community centre’s rooftop

Eligibility

The applicant organization must be located in Montreal or Toronto.
The applicant must provide frontline services to individuals with serious and persistent mental health problems (e.g., drop-in centres, residential facilities, reinsertion programs, family support services, or pilot projects).
The organization must have a Revenue Canada BN/charitable registration number.

Who is eligible?

Charitable organizations located in Montreal or Toronto providing frontline mental health services

Who is not eligible

Organizations not located in Montreal or Toronto applying for mental health grants.
Entities that are not registered charitable organizations with a Revenue Canada BN/charitable registration number.
Projects involving political activities.

Eligible geographic areas

Montreal
Toronto

Selection criteria

Submission of a letter of intent detailing the organization's history and project description.
Presentation of the three most recent annual reports and financial statements of the organization.
Provision of a detailed project budget and a list of confirmed and potential financial contributors, with respective amounts.
Transmission of the complete contact information of the person responsible for the project, including name and phone number.
Compliance with the requirement that funds are not used for political purposes.

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Ensure your organization is located in Montreal or Toronto
Verify that your services assist individuals with serious and persistent mental health issues
Confirm eligibility by reviewing the Foundation’s grant criteria

Assemble organization documentation

Prepare a letter of inquiry detailing the organization’s history
Include your Revenue Canada BN/charitable registration number
Provide complete mailing address and contact details
Attach the three latest Annual Reports and financial statements

Prepare project proposal

Draft a brief description of the proposed project
Create a detailed project budget
Specify the grant amount requested
List confirmed and potential project funders with contribution amounts
Prepare a list of similar projects

Verify project contact details

Include the name and direct telephone number of the person in charge
Ensure all correspondence contains full contact information (name, position, mailing address, phone)

Submit application package

Send the letter of inquiry and all required documents to Echo Foundation via mail, fax, or email
Address all correspondence to the Executive Director at the provided contact details

Additional information

Grants awarded may not be used for political activities.
All correspondence must include the sender’s complete contact information to receive a response.

Contacts

kleonard@echofoundation.ca

(514) 843-5112

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ECHO Foundation — Mental health Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ECHO Foundation — 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 ECHO Foundation — Mental health?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under ECHO Foundation — Mental health?

Provision of frontline services for individuals with serious and persistent mental health problems. Operation of drop-in centres for people affected by mental health issues. Management of residential facilities supporting individuals with mental health challenges. Implementation of reinsertion programs aiding community integration for vulnerable persons. Development of pilot projects aimed at improving mental health care and services. Delivery of family support services related to mental health.