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Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada
Funding for innovative mental health promotion projects
Last Update: June 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 65,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 26, 2018
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $65K for 2019/20 and up to $250K for 2020/21. It supports innovative mental health promotion projects, including delivery, evaluation, partnership development, and knowledge exchange.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 65,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 26, 2018
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design, delivery, and initial testing of mental health promotion interventions
- Partnership development across sectors and jurisdictions
- Evaluation and knowledge exchange activities
- Scale-up of successfully tested interventions in later phases
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent using PHAC’s template
- Full proposal if invited to the second stage
- Research ethics board approval, if the project involves human research
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit voluntary organizations and corporations
- Unincorporated groups, societies, and coalitions
- Organizations and institutions supported by provincial or territorial governments
- Indigenous organizations working with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis peoples
- Non-Canadian recipients may also be considered
Who is not eligible
- Applicants proposing to continue a previous Innovation Strategy intervention
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Travel and accommodation
- Materials and equipment
- Rent and utilities
- Evaluation and dissemination costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pure research in any discipline
- Standalone conferences, workshops, or similar activities unrelated to the intervention
- Capital purchases such as land, buildings, or vehicles
- Ongoing overhead or administrative fees as a percentage of normal operations
- Membership fees and miscellaneous unidentified costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed in two stages, starting with the Letter of Intent.
- Only LOIs that best fit the program goals are invited to the full proposal stage.
- PHAC is not obliged to fund a project after LOI review.
- A Contribution Agreement is required for funding and includes performance conditions.
- Funded organizations are subject to financial monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
Additional information
- Projects involving human research require research ethics board approval.
- Projects must be accessible in one or both official languages, depending on reach and audience.
- Applicants should include GBA+ considerations in their submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada. 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 Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada?
This program provides up to $65K for 2019/20 and up to $250K for 2020/21. It supports innovative mental health promotion projects, including delivery, evaluation, partnership development, and knowledge exchange.
How much funding can be received?
Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada program?
To be eligible for the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada program, you must:
Eligible recipient type required.
Mental health promotion focus.
Target groups and partnerships aligned.
What expenses are eligible under Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada?
Design, delivery, and initial testing of mental health promotion interventions
Partnership development across sectors and jurisdictions
Evaluation and knowledge exchange activities
Scale-up of successfully tested interventions in later phases
Who can I contact for more information about the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at phac.cgc.solicitations-csc.aspc@canada.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada available?
The Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada program is available across Canada.
Is the Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund (MHP-IF) — Action and Knowledge on the Determinants of Health among People and Communities in Canada is a Partnering and Collaboration