Closed
Source change captured:
Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs
Research on early CAF mental health support
Offered by
Get notified when Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs reopens
Location
Canada
Overview
Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs funds research on digital and agentic AI supports for Canadian Armed Forces mental health care. The program provides $100,000 for 2026-2027 and $100,000 for 2027-2028 to applicants with expertise in mental health services research, implementation science, clinical psychology, psychiatry, or a related field.
Receipt of requests is now closed
Get notified about updates to this grant.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Developing, adapting, and evaluating limited-scope proof-of-principle or AI-based digital tools that support non-diagnostic early intervention, self-assessment, structured information gathering, readiness for referrals, care guidance, member support, or workflows related to CAF mental health and well-being, under human supervision.
- Examining the feasibility, acceptability, usefulness, and workflow integration of multimodal or conversational digital assistance tools in ethically governed mental health support settings.
Documents Needed
- Research funding application form
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Funding opportunity deadlines updated
The program page now lists a new opportunity due 30 October 2026, and the clinical evaluation opportunity deadline moved from 28 August to 28 September 2026.
The Joint Federal Research Funding Program page now lists a new opportunity, Evaluate Novel and Emerging PTSD Treatments Phase II, with an application deadline of 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT. The Clinical Evaluation and Assessment of AI-enabled Transfusion Decision Support Systems for Personalized Trauma Care: Phase II Study deadline moved from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026, and Timely, Robust, and Equity-Driven Evidence Syntheses is now shown under Closed with a deadline of 25 September 2026.
Selection criteria
- Proposals focused mainly on identifying technological barriers and enabling factors through self-assessment tools only may be considered less competitive unless they are clearly linked to validation, prioritization, or intervention development.
- Priority will be given to proposals that go beyond describing, testing, or operationalizing solutions such as workflow changes, digital support, or decision aids.
How to apply
- Download and submit the research funding application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are invited to allow six weeks of administrative time for preparation of the ethics committee presentation, ethics approval, and drafting and signing of the funding agreement.
Additional information
- Final research report including the data synthesis, stakeholder findings, evaluation results, and clear recommendations for the SSFC and ACC.
- An implementation and evaluation framework with a checklist for scoping and future decision-making.
- An annotated bibliography and reference list supporting the evidence synthesis.
- A briefing session and presentation of results, plus quarterly progress reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs Program
What is the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs?
Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs funds research on digital and agentic AI supports for Canadian Armed Forces mental health care. The program provides $100,000 for 2026-2027 and $100,000 for 2027-2028 to applicants with expertise in mental health services research, implementation science, clinical psychology, psychiatry, or a related field.
Who is eligible for the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs program?
To be eligible for the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs program, you must:
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in mental health services research, implementation science, clinical psychology, psychiatry, or a closely related field.
Applicants must have experience conducting research with vulnerable populations and applying appropriate ethics and confidentiality measures.
Applicants must be able to assess digital mental health interventions, including agentic AI, for accessibility, usefulness, safety, and risk management.
Who can I contact for more information about the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs?
You can contact Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) by email at research-recherche@veterans.gc.ca.
Where is the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs available?
The Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs program is available across Canada.
Is the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs?
Improving Early Identification and Early Intervention for CAF Mental Health Needs is funded by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)