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The Community Fund for Mental Health Education
Mental health workshop funding for rural communities
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Community Fund supports rural agricultural communities across Canada to host mental health education workshops. It helps cover the costs of Talk Ask Listen workshops, including facilitator fees, venue, catering, and incidentals.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : March 30, 2026
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Religious Congregations and Associations
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting Talk Ask Listen mental health workshops.
- Organizing community-based mental health learning events in rural agricultural communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Rural agricultural communities across Canada.
- Non-profit community groups and associations.
- Faith groups and service organizations.
- Other community champions in agriculture.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses applying through the Community Fund.
Eligible expenses
- Facilitator fees.
- Venue or room rental.
- Catering costs.
- Incidentals related to the workshop.
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada.
Selection criteria
- Strong community leadership and organization.
- Ability to build a core group of 8 supporters.
- Ability to attract 30 or more registered participants.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your community group
- Form a local non-profit, association, or community group.
- Identify a community champion and alternate.
- Build a core group of supporters.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Community Fund application form.
- Submit your request through the online application portal.
- Step 3: Await review and contact
- Applications are reviewed in phases.
- You will be contacted based on your proposed workshop timing.
- Step 4: Plan the workshop if approved
- Work with Do More Ag to choose a date.
- Arrange the venue, promotion, and attendance recruitment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in phases due to high volume.
- Applicants are contacted based on when they want to host the workshop.
- If approved, the community champion works with Do More Ag to plan the event.
- Unselected applicants may still participate in nearby events or contact the organization separately.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education Program
What is the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education?
The Community Fund supports rural agricultural communities across Canada to host mental health education workshops. It helps cover the costs of Talk Ask Listen workshops, including facilitator fees, venue, catering, and incidentals.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 30, 2026.
Who is eligible for the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education program?
To be eligible for the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education program, you must:
Led by a local non-profit or community group.
Has a community champion organizer.
Aims for 30+ attendees.
What expenses are eligible under The Community Fund for Mental Health Education?
Hosting Talk Ask Listen mental health workshops.
Organizing community-based mental health learning events in rural agricultural communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education?
You can contact The Do More Agriculture Foundation by email at hello@domore.ag or by phone at 306-948-6171.
Where is the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education available?
The The Community Fund for Mental Health Education program is available across Canada.
Is the The Community Fund for Mental Health Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Community Fund for Mental Health Education is a Grant and Funding