The Government of Alberta has announced an increase in funding for Family Resource Networks aimed at “increasing access to mental health and well-being supports for vulnerable children and youth”. The $1 million increase has been allocated to three agencies that provide in-person and virtual counselling sessions. At the same time, “an additional $800,000 is being provided directly to a number of northern FRNs and the eight Métis Settlements in Alberta so they can make their supports more accessible to more remote rural communities”. This is a welcome increase in funding that will support the nonprofit sector, individuals, and communities across Alberta.
Read MoreThe Government of Alberta has opened funding for the First Responders’ Mental Health Grants which will provide a total of $1.5 million dollars in grants for 2022-23. Nonprofits can apply for funding under the services stream which is “for non-profit organizations that provide services to first responders and emergency health care workers living with or at risk for PTSI” (post-traumatic stress injuries). The deadline for applications is June 13, 2022. Detailed grant application guidelines for the services stream can be found here.
Read MoreThe Government of Alberta recently announced funding “for community organizations supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention”. This program will provide a total of $3 million with $40,000 to $150,000 per fiscal year per project, however organizations can apply for two years of funding at a time. Grant program information can be found here while application guidelines can be found here. Applications for the youth suicide grant program will be accepted until April 8.
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