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Youth Mental Health Fund
Support for mental health and well-being projects
Offered by
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Deadline
January 22, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Community groups, including incorporated non-profits, collectives and grassroots groups, registered charities, Indigenous Governing Bodies, and municipalities
See full eligibility
Overview
The ACF Youth Mental Health Fund supports community groups in the Algoma Region, from Spanish to Wawa inclusive of Sault Ste. Marie, for projects that promote positive mental health and well-being. Funding requests ranged from $5,000 to $25,000 for new or existing projects, programs, or operations.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New or existing projects, programs, or operations that support positive mental health and well-being
- Projects or ideas that help keep something working, help it grow, or introduce an innovative solution not typically supported through mainstream funding sources
- Events, activities, or networks with strong community involvement and awareness around mental health and well-being
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups, including incorporated non-profits, collectives and grassroots groups, registered charities, Indigenous Governing Bodies, and municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Event costs, such as rentals and food
- Transportation costs, such as gas and mileage
- Staff, consultants, and honouraria
- Accessibility supports, including transportation, food, translation, and child care
- Marketing, printing, graphic design, and program materials
Eligible geographic areas
- Algoma Region, from Spanish to Wawa, inclusive of Sault Ste. Marie
Selection criteria
- Youth serving programs
- Rural, outlying and First Nation communities, Métis settlements, small towns and municipalities
- BIPOC communities
- 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- People living with trauma, mental illness and/or addictions and caregivers
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Fill out the application form online.
- Provide the required project and organization details.
- Step 2: Submit supporting responses
- Answer the application questions in writing or through video where offered.
- Email video answers if you choose that option.
- Step 3: Send the application before the deadline
- Submit all forms and video materials by the stated deadline.
- Follow any accessibility support instructions if needed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were assessed by a local Community Grant Review team comprising individuals from across Algoma who hold lived and professional experience related to the mental health and addictions sector
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Mental Health Fund Program
What is the Youth Mental Health Fund?
The ACF Youth Mental Health Fund supports community groups in the Algoma Region, from Spanish to Wawa inclusive of Sault Ste. Marie, for projects that promote positive mental health and well-being. Funding requests ranged from $5,000 to $25,000 for new or existing projects, programs, or operations.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Mental Health Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Mental Health Fund program?
To be eligible for the Youth Mental Health Fund program, you must:
Community groups such as incorporated non-profits, collectives and grassroots groups, registered charities, Indigenous Governing Bodies, and municipalities
Projects, programs, or operations supporting positive mental health and well-being
What expenses are eligible under Youth Mental Health Fund?
New or existing projects, programs, or operations that support positive mental health and well-being
Projects or ideas that help keep something working, help it grow, or introduce an innovative solution not typically supported through mainstream funding sources
Events, activities, or networks with strong community involvement and awareness around mental health and well-being
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Mental Health Fund?
You can contact Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) by email at executive@algomacf.com or by phone at 705.257.1937.
Where is the Youth Mental Health Fund available?
The Youth Mental Health Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Youth Mental Health Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Mental Health Fund is a Grant and Funding