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Step Up for Mental Health Fund
Funding for Saskatchewan mental health projects
Latest source updateLast Update: September 19, 2026Latest change: The grant support contact changed to Don Ewles, with a new email, phone number, and weekday office hours ending at 4:00 PM.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 19, 2026
Latest change: The grant support contact changed to Don Ewles, with a new email, phone number, and weekday office hours ending at 4:00 PM.
Grant support contact updated
The Contact Grant Support page now lists Don Ewles as Grants Manager, with grants@saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca and (306) 665-1767 as the grant support email and phone number. Weekday office hours are now shown as 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours during application deadline periods. This update affects the program’s official contact details for questions about eligibility, application requirements, the online portal, budgeting, and reporting.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program supports mental health projects in Saskatchewan with grants up to $10,000. It funds community-focused initiatives that operate in and benefit Saskatchewan communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
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
- Social Services
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Projects that support mental health.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Realistic budget
- Evaluation plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Qualified donees
- Non-profits
- Organized groups
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Community need
- Organization capacity
- Alignment with community priorities
- Partnerships and collaborative approach
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Complete the online application form in full.
- Ensure the project is focused on mental health.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Send the application through the online application portal.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- The application is adjudicated by the review panel.
- Applicants receive the result in early December.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an adjudication panel with mental health expertise.
- The Saskatoon Community Foundation and 321 Go Running take part in the review.
- Applicants are notified in early December.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a panel with mental health expertise, the Saskatoon Community Foundation, and 321 Go Running.
- Applicants are encouraged to show community need, organizational capacity, and collaboration.
- Applications must be completed in full through the online application form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Step Up for Mental Health Fund Program
What is the Step Up for Mental Health Fund?
This program supports mental health projects in Saskatchewan with grants up to $10,000. It funds community-focused initiatives that operate in and benefit Saskatchewan communities.
How much funding can be received?
Step Up for Mental Health Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Step Up for Mental Health Fund program?
To be eligible for the Step Up for Mental Health Fund program, you must:
Mental health focus
Community benefit in Saskatchewan
Complete online application
Who can I contact for more information about the Step Up for Mental Health Fund?
You can contact Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF) by email at grants@saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca or by phone at (306) 665-1767.
Where is the Step Up for Mental Health Fund available?
The Step Up for Mental Health Fund program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Step Up for Mental Health Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Step Up for Mental Health Fund is a Grant and Funding