Deadline: 16-Aug-22
The Bell Let’s Talk is seeking applications for its Diversity Fund to support the mental health and well-being of members of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities around Canada.
The Bell Let’s Talk Diversity Fund supports organizations with projects aiming to reduce the stigma around mental illness and/or increase access to culturally informed mental health and well-being support for BIPOC communities in Canada.
Funding Information
The Fund will award grants of up to $200,000 payable over 2-5 years.
Eligible Projects
- With a 2-5 year time period
- That clearly articulates how the proposed project will advance the mental health and well-being of the community it serves through anti-stigma and/or access to care
- That offers services that are evidence and culturally-informed
- That identify community impacts, specifying the number or increased number of individuals helped through the project, and how it will be measured
Ineligible Projects
- 1 year project
- Capital campaigns and projects
- Medical equipment
- Projects supporting neurological and developmental disorders as defined by the World Health Organization
- Event sponsorship
- Research projects
- Post-secondary projects supporting student mental health and wellness services are not eligible to apply to the Diversity Fund
Eligibility Criteria
- Canadian registered charities, non-profit organizations, and community organizations are eligible for consideration.
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Preference will be given to organizations:
- Led by an individual who is a member of the BIPOC community they support (e.g., Executive Director)
- Managed by a board, council or executive committee predominantly consisting of individuals who reflect the community they support
Exclusions
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Applicants:
- Business or contract fundraisers, individuals, families and political parties
- Private clinics
For more information, visit Bell Let’s Talk.
For more information, visit https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/funding-opportunities#diversity-fund