It’s time to take action and make a difference in the lives of young people struggling with mental health issues. Join us in our urgent call for a Youth Mental Health Funding Drive. With mental health issues becoming more prevalent among the youth, there’s a dire need to provide them with the necessary support for them to thrive.
As the deadline approaches, we need everyone to come together and contribute whatever they can to the cause. Every dollar donated will go towards funding mental health programs and support systems for the youth. This is not just about raising funds, it’s about paving the way for a brighter future for the next generation.
Let’s make a stand and support our youth in their mental health and wellbeing journeys.
Urgent Call: Youth Mental Health Funding Drive – Act by June 26, 2024
It’s time to take action and make a difference in the lives of young people struggling with mental health issues. Join us in our urgent call for a Youth Mental Health Funding Drive. With mental health issues becoming more prevalent among the youth, there’s a dire need to provide them with the necessary support for them to thrive.
Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental health is a critical component of overall health, and it’s time to prioritize the mental health of young people. In Canada, 1 in 5 young people experience a mental health issue, and globally, young people are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges. It is important to provide adequate support systems for them to cope with mental health issues to help them grow into healthy adults.
Funding Opportunities
Being | Grand Challenges Canada is funding bold prevention and promotion ideas that address the early drivers of mental health and wellbeing for the most underserved young people aged 10- to 24 in: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
We’re funding bold prevention and promotion ideas that address the early drivers of mental health and wellbeing for the most underserved young people aged 10- to 24 in 12 countries.
Being’s funding is guided by specific country priorities determined through locally driven country analyses and consultations with youth, policymakers, local organizations, and mental health experts in our 12 priority countries. We strongly encourage applications from, and will give preference to, youth-led organizations based in the 12 countries.
- Youth-led organizations (50% or more of staff in key leadership roles; are youth aged 35 and under) based in one of 12 priority countries.
- Organizations based in one of Being’s 12 priority countries.
- Organizations based in any low- and middle-income country partnering with a local organization based in at least one of the 12 priority countries.
Grant Amount
There are three categories of funding available:
- Proof-of-Concept up to $250,000 CAD
- Transition-to-Scale $300,000 to $1,500,000 CAD
- Ecosystem Catalyst $200,000 to $300,000 CAD
Eligibility
All legally incorporated (or the equivalent) organizations based in any country can apply for funding through this RFP. Please note: Only organizations implementing their project in the 12 priority countries will be considered. Preference will be given to eligible organizations based on the following order of criteria:
- Youth-led organizations (50% or more of staff in key leadership roles; are youth aged 35 and under) based in one of 12 priority countries.
- Organizations based in one of Being’s 12 priority countries.
- Organizations based in any low- and middle-income country partnering with a local organization based in at least one of the 12 priority countries.
If your organization is eligible, you can apply for the grants by visiting the Being Initiative website and submitting your proposal before the June 26, 2024 deadline.
Conclusion
The mental health of young people is critical, and with the prevalence of mental health issues increasing, it’s important to provide necessary support systems. With the Youth Mental Health Funding Drive, Being | Grand Challenges Canada aims to support young people struggling with mental health issues. Eligible organizations can apply for funding and help pave the way for a brighter future for the next generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Youth Mental Health Funding Drive?
The Youth Mental Health Funding Drive is an initiative aimed at providing adequate support and funding to young people struggling with mental health issues.
Who qualifies for the grant?
All legally incorporated organizations based in any country can apply for funding through the RFP. Only organizations implementing their project in the 12 priority countries will be considered. Preference will be given to youth-led organizations based in one of the 12 priority countries.
What is the grant amount for the Youth Mental Health Funding Drive?
The grant amount ranges from $200,000 CAD to $1,500,000 CAD depending on the category of funding. The three categories of funding include Proof-of-Concept up to $250,000 CAD, Transition-to-Scale $300,000 to $1,500,000 CAD, and Ecosystem Catalyst $200,000 to $300,000 CAD.
What is the deadline for submitting proposals?
The deadline for submitting proposals is June 26, 2024.
What are the eligibility criteria for applying for the grant?
All legally incorporated organizations based in any country can apply for funding through this RFP. Please note that only organizations implementing their projects in the 12 priority countries will be considered. Preference will be given to eligible organizations based on the following order of criteria:
- Youth-led organizations (50% or more of staff in key leadership roles; are youth aged 35 and under) based in one of 12 priority countries.
- Organizations based in one of Being’s 12 priority countries.
- Organizations based in any low- and middle-income country partnering with a local organization based in at least one of the 12 priority countries.
What is Being | Grand Challenges Canada?
Being | Grand Challenges Canada is an organization that funds bold prevention and promotion ideas that address the early drivers of mental health and wellbeing for the most underserved young people aged 10- to 24 in 12 countries.
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