Deadline: 14-Jun-23
Bell let’s Talk is pleased to announce the Diversity Fund to support organizations aiming to reduce the stigma around mental illness and/or increase access to culturally informed mental health and well-being support for the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities in Canada.
As part of Bell’s commitment to take a strong stance against racism, social injustice and the impacts on ethno-cultural communities, the Bell Let’s Talk Diversity Fund supports the mental health and well-being of members of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities across Canada.
Funding Information
- The Fund will award grants of up to $100,000 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
Eligibility Criteria
- Canadian registered charities, non-profit organizations, and community organizations are eligible for consideration.
- 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
- That have not received funding from any Bell Let’s Talk programs in the last 12 months
Ineligible
- Business or contract fundraisers, individuals, families and political parties
- Private clinics
- 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 but such projects may be eligible to apply to the Post-Secondary Fund. However, post-secondary projects delivering mental health services for the greater BIPOC community (e.g., Indigenous mental health walk-in clinic) are eligible.
- Projects delivering mental health services for the broader Canadian community may be eligible to apply for a Community Fund grant.
For more information, visit Bell Let’s Talk.