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Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream
Funding for Black mental health initiatives
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- Funding available
- $ 800,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $200,000 per year for implementation projects, with a maximum of $800,000 over four years. It funds community-led projects that implement and evaluate culturally focused mental health programs for Black Canadians, including adaptation of existing programs, novel initiatives, and related knowledge mobilization.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $800,000
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention, Other Health Services, Social Services, Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- Children & youth, LGBTQ+ community, Nonprofits / charities, Academia / students, Community leaders, Minority groups
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Non-federal Canadian public institutions
- Crown corporations
- Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments
- Private sector organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian organizations
- For-profit organizations without a not-for-profit partner
- Public institutions without a not-for-profit partner
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, benefits, and consultant fees directly related to the project.
- Office rent and equipment not normally used in daily operations.
- Travel, accommodation, meetings, events, and workshops within Canada.
- Dissemination, promotion, communications, insurance, evaluation, and audit services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Clinical mental health services or counselling.
- Core operating costs such as regular rent.
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, or vehicles.
- Pure research and in-kind expenses.
- Expenses above National Joint Council rates.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Adapt existing mental health promotion programs for Black recipients.
- Implement and evaluate culturally focused mental health programs.
- Build knowledge mobilization networks and partnerships.
- Generate, synthesize, and apply knowledge to support Black communities.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the program guidelines.
- Prepare the required application stream materials.
- Step 2
- Submit a Letter of Intent by email for the Implementation Stream.
- Submit a Funding Request Form by email for the Incubator Stream.
- Step 3
- If invited, submit the full proposal for the Implementation Stream.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent
- Full proposal
- Detailed budget
- Funding Request Form
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive assessment process.
- Only selected applicants are invited to the next stage or may receive funding.
- Funding depends on available funds and is not guaranteed.
- A funding agreement must be accepted before any project expenses are incurred.
Additional information
- Only one stream may be applied for.
- Projects must include evaluation and knowledge translation plans.
- Research involving humans requires research ethics approval.
- Projects must be accessible in one or both official languages, depending on audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream Program
What is the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream?
The program provides up to $200,000 per year for implementation projects, with a maximum of $800,000 over four years. It funds community-led projects that implement and evaluate culturally focused mental health programs for Black Canadians, including adaptation of existing programs, novel initiatives, and related knowledge mobilization.
How much funding can be received?
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream Funds up to $800,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream program?
To be eligible for the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream program, you must:
Black-led or Black-collaborative project.
Benefits Black communities in Canada.
Demonstrates implementation capacity.
What expenses are eligible under Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream?
Salaries, benefits, and consultant fees directly related to the project.
Office rent and equipment not normally used in daily operations.
Travel, accommodation, meetings, events, and workshops within Canada.
Dissemination, promotion, communications, insurance, evaluation, and audit services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream?
You can contact Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) by email at cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Where is the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream available?
The Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund - Implementation Stream is a Grant and Funding