Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 7, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Kindred Foundation’s Youth Mental Health Grant supports Canadian organizations serving Black youth, 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and youth living with a physical disability. It provides up to $30,000 per grant for one-year initiatives that promote youth mental health and physical health.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 7, 2025
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Physical activity-based youth initiatives
- Arts-based youth initiatives
- Initiatives promoting mental health for Black youth, 2SLGBTQ+ youth, or youth living with a physical disability
Documents Needed
- Organization information and contact details
- Canadian charitable registration number or qualified donee information
- Initiative description and timeline
- Requested budget and organizational budget
- Most recent annual report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian organizations
- Organizations serving Black youth
- Organizations serving 2SLGBTQ+ youth
- Organizations serving youth living with a physical disability
Who is not eligible
- Political or lobby organizations
- Projects with benefits outside Canada
Eligible expenses
- Expenses directly related to the initiative
- Program evaluation costs
- Staff costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs exceeding 10% of the requested funding amount, excluding staff costs
- Regranting of funds
- Travel expenses, except where approved
- Research, events, fundraising, conferences, and trade shows
- Capital funding, donor-advised fund campaigns, political or lobby organizations, and activities benefiting outside Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive process by a review committee
- Committee members assess proposals and manage conflicts of interest before voting
- Applicants receive a confirmation email after submission
- Applicants are contacted once final funding decisions are made
- Successful applicants must agree to reporting and other post-award requirements
Additional information
- Organizations that applied or received funding in previous years may reapply if eligible.
- The grant term is one year, with a possible 6- or 12-month extension on the gift agreement.
- Applications are submitted by email to info@kindredfoundation.ca.
- Applicants will receive confirmation and later communication on final funding decisions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Mental Health Grant Program
What is the Youth Mental Health Grant?
Kindred Foundation’s Youth Mental Health Grant supports Canadian organizations serving Black youth, 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and youth living with a physical disability. It provides up to $30,000 per grant for one-year initiatives that promote youth mental health and physical health.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Mental Health Grant Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Mental Health Grant program?
To be eligible for the Youth Mental Health Grant program, you must:
Canadian organization
Youth-focused initiative
Charitable status or qualified donee
What expenses are eligible under Youth Mental Health Grant?
Physical activity-based youth initiatives
Arts-based youth initiatives
Initiatives promoting mental health for Black youth, 2SLGBTQ+ youth, or youth living with a physical disability
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Mental Health Grant?
You can contact Kindred Foundation by email at info@kindredfoundation.ca.
Where is the Youth Mental Health Grant available?
The Youth Mental Health Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Youth Mental Health Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Mental Health Grant is a Grant and Funding