The Kindred Foundation announced that applications are now open for the Youth Mental Health Grant. The grant program is focused on administering financial support to Canadian organizations providing mental health services to Black and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ youth throughout Canada. The objective of the Youth Mental Health Grant is to ensure that organizations directly assisting Black and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ youth communities with mental health challenges have the funds they need to advance their missions. The Kindred Foundation is being guided by two organizations that are experts and decision-makers in this funding initiative, the Black Health Alliance and It Gets Better Canada.

Application Deadline: April 8th, 2024 at 5pm EST

Grant Details:

  • A maximum of $30,000 per grant will be awarded, with approximately 5 grants provided in total. 
  • The grant duration is for one year.
  • For awarded grants, if all funds can not be used in one year, there is the possibility of a 6- or 12-month extension on the gift agreement.

For further information about the Youth Mental Health Grant or to apply, click here.