Funding for Youth Well-Being in Underserved Communities in Ontario (Canada)
GrantID: 73943
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $250,000
Summary
This funding opportunity originates from a Canadian-based global health organization dedicated to catalyzing innovative solutions in under-resourced regions. The current call supports mental health promotion and prevention programs targeting underserved youth aged 10 to 24 across selected countries in South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. It emphasizes bold, youth-focused approaches to address the early drivers of mental well-being in contexts where systemic barriers exist.
Funding is available through two tiers: a **Proof-of-Concept grant** of up to **CAD 250,000** over 12–24 months for early-stage pilots, and a larger **Transition-to-Scale grant** ranging from **CAD 300,000 to CAD 1.5 million** over a similar duration for initiatives demonstrating strong potential for sustainable scaling. These grants are offered to legally registered nonprofit organizations operating within priority countries, with preference given to youth-led entities.
The initiative supports a broad range of activities, including community-based interventions, peer support models, digital tools, mentorship networks, and environmental or structural enhancements that foster mental well-being. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate lived experience insights and culturally-rooted practices. Scalable design and sustainable impact are central interests across both grant tiers.
Applicants must demonstrate legal incorporation, active presence in one of the 12 priority countries, and the capacity to manage international funding. The application process is hosted through an online portal; Proof-of-Concept and Transition-to-Scale have shared deadlines, with submissions due in late June. The Transition-to-Scale cohort is reviewed on a rolling basis through November.
Grants are offered through a competitive and structured process, with an initial screening stage followed by invitation-only full proposals for scale funding.
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