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

Rolling (Transition-to-Scale applications)

$300,000–$1,500,000 CAD per award, up to 24 months

Funding for innovative, scalable approaches to promote and prevent youth mental health challenges in 12 priority countries.

Preference for youth-led organizations based in the 12 priority countries; TTS funding not available for Senegal.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports bold, evidence-based approaches to the prevention and promotion of youth mental health in 12 priority countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam. The initiative targets underserved young people aged 10–24, focusing on early drivers of mental health and wellbeing, particularly in urban and peri-urban settings. Projects should address locally-identified priorities and demonstrate the potential for sustainable, high-impact outcomes at scale. --- ## Due Dates - Applications for Transition-to-Scale (TTS) funding are accepted on a rolling basis. - Proof-of-Concept (POC) funding is currently closed. --- ## Funding Amount - Transition-to-Scale (TTS): $300,000–$1,500,000 CAD per award - Project duration: Up to 24 months --- ## Eligibility - All legally incorporated organizations (or equivalent) from any country may apply. - **Projects must be implemented in at least one of the 12 priority countries:** Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, or Vietnam. - **TTS funding is not available for Senegal.** - Preference is given in this order: 1. Youth-led organizations (≥50% of key leadership under age 35) based in a priority country 2. Organizations based in a priority country 3. Organizations in any low- or middle-income country partnering with a local organization in a priority country 4. Other eligible organizations --- ## Application Process - **Two-stage process:** 1. Submit a screening questionnaire and project summary (stage one) 2. If shortlisted, submit a full project application (stage two) - Applications are accepted only via [Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal](https://gcc.fluxx.io/) - New users must register for an account; returning users should log in --- ## Additional Information - Projects must align with country-specific priorities, which include themes such as family functioning, school-based mental health, anti-bullying, stigma reduction, and prevention of violence or substance use (see RFP for details). - Preference is strongly given to youth-led organizations in the 12 countries. - For more information, see the [full RFP document (English)](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Being-RFP_April-2024_Final.pdf) and [FAQs](https://being-initiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Being-RFP_FAQs_Apr-8-2024.pdf). - Country-specific priorities are listed in the RFP summary and full guidelines. --- ## External Links - [RFP: Being Youth Mental Health Funding Opportunity](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/rfp-being/) - [Full RFP Document (English)](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Being-RFP_April-2024_Final.pdf) - [RFP 3-page Summary (English)](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Being-April-8-2024-RFP-Summary-1.pdf) - [FAQs (English)](https://being-initiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Being-RFP_FAQs_Apr-8-2024.pdf) - [Apply via Fluxx Portal](https://gcc.fluxx.io/) - [Innovation Lookbook](https://being-initiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Being-Innovation-Lookbook.pdf) - [Being Initiative Overview](https://being-initiative.org/funding-opportunities/request-for-proposals-funding-bold-ideas-for-youth-mental-health-in-12-countries/) - [Information Session Recording](https://youtu.be/6a29-UyXH40?si=yyI6iQ5fwE9oxxJh) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@being-initiative.org](mailto:info@being-initiative.org) | | Technical Support (Fluxx) | [GCC Fluxx Support](https://www.grandchallenges.ca/fluxxsupport/) | | Grand Challenges Canada Info | [info@grandchallenges.ca](mailto:info@grandchallenges.ca) | | Phone | +1 416-583-5821 |

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