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First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research

Q: Who is eligible for the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research program?

To be eligible for the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research program, you must: Affiliated with a Canadian organization engaged in applied research on PTSI in first responders

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research?

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 2: applied research available?

The First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research program is available across Canada.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Funding for applied research on first responders' mental health prevention and intervention

Grant and Funding

Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade

Processing And Agreement

Contact

Overview

The programme offers up to $1.5 million in 2025-26 to fund applied research focused on prevention and intervention for post-traumatic stress injuries among first responders and emergency workers. It supports projects that generate evidence to improve mental health outcomes within this high-risk sector.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Conducting applied research on prevention or intervention for post-traumatic stress injuries in emergency workers.

Examples of admissible projects:

Enhancing mental health support services for emergency workers through facility upgrades

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Researchers affiliated with Canadian-based organizations.

Who is not eligible

Organizations not engaged in applied mental health research related to first responders.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities not related to research on PTSI prevention or intervention in first responders.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection criteria

Relevance and significance of the research project.
Research feasibility and methodology.
Potential impact on first responders’ mental health.

How to apply

Prepare a comprehensive research proposal.Combine all documents into a single PDF following the naming format.Email the PDF to sphifr@gov.ab.ca.Await contact and potential grant agreement.Proceed with research project upon approval.

Processing and Agreement

Review of application submitted by email.
Notification of outcome in early 2026.
Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement before receiving funding.

Contacts

sphifr@gov.ab.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the First responders’ mental health grants - Stream 2: applied research. 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.