SUAP: Micro-Grant Funding for Cannabis and Vaping Public Education in Canada

Deadline: 6-Dec-21

Do you have a great idea to raise awareness among youth about the health effects of cannabis and/or vaping? If yes then, This is your opportunity to make a positive difference! The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) is offering micro-grant funding for innovative projects that provide education or awareness to youth and young adults about the health effects and risks of cannabis and vaping.

Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) introduced micro-grant funding in 2019.

Focus Areas

The focus of these projects could include:

• deferred initiation
• reduction and prevention of harm (for example lower risk use)
• cessation

Funding Information

• Successful submissions will be eligible for up to $1,000 of funding. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2022. Remember to stay safe! Please ensure to respect local COVID-19 public health guidelines when implementing the project.

Project Criteria

• Cannabis micro-grant funding
  • Cannabis public education micro-grant funding will be awarded to projects that:
    • help raise awareness about the health effects associated cannabis use
    • target youth aged 13 to 18
    • target young adults aged 19 to 24
  • They strongly encourage applicants to target youth and young adults among LGBTQ2+, people of colour and Indigenous Peoples.
• Vaping micro-grant funding
  • There are many types of projects and activities you can undertake to raise awareness about the health effects of cannabis or vaping.
  • Here are a few examples that may inspire your project:
    • host a virtual or community event to raise awareness
    • work with a local youth organization to disseminate information
    • translate existing resources in a language other than English or French for further distribution
    • adapt or disseminate existing public education resources, such as the Government of Canada’s Pursue Your Passion toolkit
    • in cooperation with your school council, host an event at your school: bring in a professional speaker, launch trivia games, or other interactive activities to engage your peers
  • organize a workplace event to educate your colleagues about the effects of cannabis or vaping – and what to do if you suspect someone is using

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible recipients for micro-grant funding include:
  • individuals who are minimum 16 years of age
  • individual Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Canadian not-for-profit organizations
  • Individuals who receive funding from Health Canada can work with a mentor, a school, or a community organization to complete the proposed project.
• This initiative is not open to federal government employees.
• There are a limited number of micro-grant funding grants; therefore, it is possible that not all eligible applicants will receive funding.

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