2025 Innovation Initiatives Grant

Agencies are invited to submit proposals aimed at overcoming barriers in implementing or evaluating culturally responsive mental health and addictions programs for children, youth, and families impacted by systemic inequities.

Grants of up to $75,000 are available for projects that showcase innovation and promise significant impact.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

Innovation Initiatives project proposals must:

• Be submitted by a lead or core service agency funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health to provide child and youth mental health and addictions services. Non-core service agencies are encouraged to partner with a lead agency within their service area.
• Describe an evidence-based intervention or practice adapted to the unique needs of children, youth, or families affected by systemic inequities.
• Demonstrate partnerships within the broader community or service area, with local community partners involved in implementing or evaluating the program.
• Include a plan to engage young people, family members and community partners meaningfully.
• Demonstrate potential for scaling up the program to the broader child and youth mental health and addictions system in Ontario.

Please note, projects focused solely on staff training are not eligible for funding. However, staff training can be included as part of the project if it directly supports the intervention approach.

Click on the Learn More link for details and to apply!