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Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program
Funding for youth suicide prevention initiatives
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 18, 2026Latest change: The grant guidance now frames the program as financial assistance for projects, services, or programs that support Alberta’s action plan to reduce youth suicide, and it adds more explicit criteria and submission guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 18, 2026
Latest change: The grant guidance now frames the program as financial assistance for projects, services, or programs that support Alberta’s action plan to reduce youth suicide, and it adds more explicit criteria and submission guidance.
Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program guidance updated
The Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program guidance now describes the program as financial assistance for programs, services, or projects that support implementation of the province’s action plan to reduce the rate of youth suicide. The guide also now says it outlines the program’s criteria and provides prospective applicants with information to help them complete their submissions, which makes the application framing more explicit than before.
Funding available
$ 40,000 - $ 175,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program supports evidence-informed youth suicide prevention initiatives in Alberta. It funds projects that expand existing initiatives or develop and pilot new approaches for priority youth populations.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
- Minimum amount : 40,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Programs, services, or projects that support implementation of the Plan through targeted grant funding for evidence-informed initiatives that align with one or more of the Plan’s outcome areas
- Expanding the capacity of existing initiatives to address identified suicide prevention gaps and community needs
- Supporting the development and piloting of new, innovative initiatives to address identified suicide prevention gaps and community needs
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed project budget section
- Signature from an authorized signing authority
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A not-for-profit organization or society
- A First Nation
- A Metis Settlement
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits directly related to the project
- Training and professional development
- Travel directly related to project activities
- Evaluation costs
- Supplies, equipment, rent, utilities, insurance, honoraria, and consulting services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly related to the approved project
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Plan’s outcome areas
- Focus on priority youth populations at increased risk of suicide
- Ability to address identified suicide prevention gaps and community needs
- Capacity to expand existing initiatives or pilot new approaches
How to apply
- Review the guidelines
- Complete the application form
- Submit your completed form by email to YouthSuicidePrevention@gov.ab.ca
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program guidelines and priorities
- Applicants may be contacted for follow-up before a decision is made
- Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement before funding is issued
- Funding decisions are communicated to applicants
Additional information
- The grant agreement may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms.
- Recipients must submit interim and final reports during the grant term.
- All decisions are final and no appeals are considered.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program Program
What is the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program?
The Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program supports evidence-informed youth suicide prevention initiatives in Alberta. It funds projects that expand existing initiatives or develop and pilot new approaches for priority youth populations.
How much funding can be received?
Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funds up to $175,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program program, you must:
Registered eligible organization
Operating in Alberta for one year
Project targets priority youth
What expenses are eligible under Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program?
Programs, services, or projects that support implementation of the Plan through targeted grant funding for evidence-informed initiatives that align with one or more of the Plan’s outcome areas
Expanding the capacity of existing initiatives to address identified suicide prevention gaps and community needs
Supporting the development and piloting of new, innovative initiatives to address identified suicide prevention gaps and community needs
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at youthsuicideprevention@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program available?
The Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program is a Grant and Funding