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First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services

Q: Who is eligible for the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services program?

To be eligible for the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services program, you must: Operate in Alberta, non-profit, supports first responders

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services?

You can contact Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JETI) by email at sphifr@gov.ab.ca.

Q: Where is the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services available?

The First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services program is available across Canada.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Funding for mental health services supporting Alberta first responders

Grant and Funding

Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade

Overview

This funding program aims to support mental health services for first responders and emergency workers at risk or living with post-traumatic stress injuries. The program offers up to $1.5 million to non-profit and public organizations operating in Alberta, focusing on developing and expanding mental health support initiatives for emergency personnel.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

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

Provincial

Activities funded

Developing mental health programs for emergency workers
Providing training on trauma and resilience
Creating educational and support resources

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 750,000

Development of a community health and wellness center to serve local populations

$ 800,000

Implementation of a commercial solar energy system for sustainable power generation

Documents Needed

Application form
Organization proof of non-profit status or public sector registration
Project proposal description
Budget or financial documents

Eligibility

Operate in Alberta
Be a non-profit or public sector organization
Provide services supporting first responders with or at risk for PTSI

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations in Alberta
Public sector organizations in Alberta

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta

Selection criteria

Relevance of project to first responder mental health
Feasibility and planned impact of services
Organizational capacity to deliver services
Alignment with program objectives

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare application documentsStep 2: Submit the PDF email to sphifr@gov.ab.ca before the deadline in May 2025Step 3: Await review and notification in early 2026

Contacts

sphifr@gov.ab.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 1 : services. 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.