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World Mental Health Day Community Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

World Mental Health Day Community Fund Funds up to $620 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the World Mental Health Day Community Fund program?

To be eligible for the World Mental Health Day Community Fund program, you must: Mental health-focused project Delivered in Canada Starts after October 10

Q: Where is the World Mental Health Day Community Fund available?

The World Mental Health Day Community Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the World Mental Health Day Community Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

World Mental Health Day Community Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the World Mental Health Day Community Fund?

World Mental Health Day Community Fund is funded by ChangeX

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Canada

Funding for community mental health action projects

Grant and Funding

Overview

Provides up to C$620 per project to support community initiatives that improve mental health and well-being in Canada. Applicants choose an idea, complete a 30 Day Challenge to unlock funding, carry out the project, and share impact to access the final portion.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 620 $

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Canada

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

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Create and deliver a community project focused on mental health and well-being.
Build a project page based on an idea selected from the program list.
Complete a 30 Day Challenge tied to launching the project.
Share the project’s impact to unlock the final portion of funding.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 615

Run a four-week community stress-management workshop series with take-home tools

$ 620

Host a pop-up Mental Health First Aid training and resource night

Eligibility

The project addresses the theme of mental health.
The project takes place in Canada.
The project aims to begin following October 10.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

How to apply

Step 1: Choose a project idea and start an application

Select an idea from the program’s list.
Apply to create your project page.

Step 2: Complete the 30 Day Challenge

Complete the 30 Day Challenge to unlock funding.

Step 3: Receive initial funding and deliver the project

Receive the first portion of funding.
Use the funds to make your project happen.

Step 4: Share impact to unlock final funding

Share the impact of your project.
Unlock the final portion of funding.

Additional information

Projects are encouraged to start after October 10 to extend World Mental Health Day momentum.
Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to those who complete the challenge.
Funding availability depends on the selected idea.
Support is provided with the backing of Paramount Global.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the World Mental Health Day Community Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the World Mental Health Day Community Fund. 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.