[Grand Challenges Canada](https://www.grandchallenges.ca)

March 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$300,000–$1,500,000 CAD per project; maximum duration 24 months

Funding for scaling proven youth mental health innovations addressing root causes in 12 priority countries.

Preference for youth-led organizations in the target countries; applications must be submitted via Fluxx portal.

--- ## Description This opportunity, led by Grand Challenges Canada under the Being Initiative, supports the scale-up of proven innovations that prevent and promote youth mental health in 12 priority countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam. The focus is on solutions that address root causes of youth distress—such as family conflict, stigma, bullying, or substance use—by strengthening the environments where young people live, learn, and grow. Funding is targeted at "Transition to Scale" projects that have already demonstrated effectiveness and are ready for wider implementation. Youth-led organizations in these countries are strongly encouraged to apply, and projects must align with country-specific priorities. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Full application deadline (all proposals must be submitted via GCC’s Fluxx portal by 2:00 P.M. ET / 7:00 P.M. GMT) Late or unsolicited submissions after this date will not be accepted; after the deadline, the call may move to an invitation-only phase. --- ## Funding Amount - Each project may request between $300,000 and $1,500,000 CAD. - Maximum funding duration is 24 months. - Most funding will be provided as grants, but other mechanisms (e.g., loans, equity) may be considered depending on organization type and sustainability plan. - Funding amount and duration may be adjusted during due diligence. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be legally recognized organizations (e.g., NGOs, non-profits, for-profits, social enterprises, limited liability companies, academic/research institutions). - Preference is given to youth-led organizations based in one of the 12 priority countries, defined as organizations where at least 50% of key leadership are 35 years old or younger. - Projects must be implemented in at least one of the 12 countries of focus. - Proposals must demonstrate meaningful youth engagement in design and delivery. - Individuals, sole proprietorships, unincorporated trusts/partnerships, and organizations not legally incorporated are not eligible. - Government organizations and UN agencies are typically eligible but may face restrictions on signing required agreements. - Applications must be submitted in English or French. --- ## Application Process 1. **Registration:** Create or log in to an account on the [Fluxx portal](https://gcc.fluxx.io/). 2. **Submission:** Complete and submit the application through Fluxx by the deadline. Only submissions via Fluxx are eligible. 3. **Required Materials:** Applications must include all required information as outlined in the [Request for Proposals](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Being-RFP-Mar-1-2026.pdf) and accompanying documents. 4. **Review Process:** - Eligibility screening (April 2026) - Relevance and innovation assessment (May–June 2026) - Invited full applications (June–July 2026) - Peer review (August–September 2026) - Due diligence (October 2026–March 2027) - Funding decisions (January–April 2027) - Grant negotiations (+3 months) 5. **Technical Support:** For help with the Fluxx portal, consult the [Fluxx Reference Guide](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FluxxReferenceGuide-2026-02-23-EN.pdf) or email [fluxxsupport@grandchallenges.ca](mailto:fluxxsupport@grandchallenges.ca). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must address the specific priority area for their selected country (see RFP Section 2 for details). - All proposals must include a robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan. - Intellectual property must be appropriately managed; core IP should not be owned by a third party unless sufficient licensing is secured. - Only one application per Project Lead is allowed, but organizations may submit multiple applications with different leads. - Proposals can cover more than one country, but applicants should consider the feasibility of scaling across multiple contexts. - Funded projects are expected to provide progress and final reports, and share communications materials for public engagement. - Financial reporting and possible audits are required as per GCC guidelines. --- ## External Links - [RFP and Funding Opportunity Details](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/rfp-being/) - [Request for Proposals – English PDF](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Being-RFP-Mar-1-2026.pdf) - [Request for Proposals – French PDF](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FR-Being-RFP-Mar-1-2026.pdf) - [How to Apply](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/how-to-apply/) - [Fluxx Application Portal](https://gcc.fluxx.io/) - [Fluxx Reference Guide (PDF)](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FluxxReferenceGuide-2026-02-23-EN.pdf) - [Being Initiative](https://www.beinginitiative.org/) - [Applicant Information Session (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6xu5vAeXpo) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries / RFP content | [OpenCompetitions@grandchallenges.ca](mailto:OpenCompetitions@grandchallenges.ca) | | Technical support (Fluxx portal) | [fluxxsupport@grandchallenges.ca](mailto:fluxxsupport@grandchallenges.ca) | | Grand Challenges Canada main contact | [info@grandchallenges.ca](mailto:info@grandchallenges.ca) | | Phone | +1 416-583-5821 | | Contact form | [Contact Us](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/contact-us/) | ---

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