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Kindred Foundation Youth Mental Health Grant 2025

Supporting Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ Youth 

For a PDF of the information below: Youth Mental Health Grant 2025 - Supporting Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ Youth 

Background 

Kindred Foundation’s Youth Mental Health Grant provides financial support to Canadian organizations providing mental health services to Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth across the country. The goal of this component of the Youth Mental Health Grant is to ensure that Canadian organizations directly assisting Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth communities with their mental health have the funds they need to carry out their mission. Kindred Foundation’s Youth Mental Health Grant started in 2022.

*2SLGBTQ+: We use the acronym 2SLGBTQ+ but recognize that this does not fully encompass the beautiful diversity of identities.  You are all loved.

Overall Information 

• A maximum of $30,000 CAD 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 cannot be used in one year, there is the possibility of a 6- or 12-month extension on the gift agreement. 

• Organizations that applied and/or received funding in previous years can re-apply if eligible. 

Eligibility 

1. A Canadian organization providing direct mental health support to Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth* communities.

a) This may be the entire focus of the organization or a specific initiative within a larger organization that has a wider mission.

b)  Preference is given to Black-led and/or 2SLGBTQ+-led organizations.

i)  If the applying organization is not Black-led and/or 2SLGBTQ+-led then there must be a clear illustration of partnership with one or both of these communities to ensure that services provided are informed and sensitive to the needs of these two youth communities.

2. Must be an organization with a Canadian charitable registration number or affiliated with one who can receive a donation for your organization (qualified donee). 

3. Maximum organizational budget of $2 million to focus on smaller-sized organizations.

4. The supported initiative may be a project, program, etc. – the term “initiative” is used.

*Please note: the definition of "youth" can be defined broadly. Youth, as defined by the Government of Canada, is considered to be from ages 15-34 years old. However, it is up to the organization as to what they classify as "youth."

Non-Eligible Supports 

• Administrative costs exceeding 15% of the requested funding amount (not including staff costs)

• Research

• Capital funding or donor-advised fund campaigns 

• Travel expenses (exceptions considered) 

• Event or fundraising expenses 

• Conferences, trade shows, or other related expenses 

• Political or lobby organizations 

• Projects where benefits occur outside of Canada 

Important Dates 

February 24, 2025:  Application window opens

April 7, 2025 at 5pm EST:  Application window closes  

Beginning of June 2025: Communication to applicants

Please email grant applications to: info@kindredfoundation.ca 

Required Proposal Content and Questions to Answer 

1. Organization Information: 

a. Name of organization 

b. Address 

c. Telephone 

d. Website and social media channels 

e. Canadian charitable number (if applicable) 

2. Trustee Organization (if applicable): 

a. Name of organization 

b. Address 

c. Telephone 

d. Website and social media channels 

e. Canadian charitable number 

3. Main Contact Person 

a. Name of contact person 

b. Pronouns (optional) 

c. Role/responsibility (relationships with organization) 

d. Telephone Number 

e. Email

4. Additional Contact Person(s) (if applicable) 

a. Name(s) 

b. Pronouns (optional) 

c. Role/responsibility (relationships with organization) 

d. Telephone Number(s) 

e. Email(s)

5. Description of the Initiative 

a. Initiative name 

b. Description 

c. Start and end date of the project (if applicable) 

d. Geographic area(s) served (e.g., national, provincial – please specify) 

e. Timelines and project plan (if applicable) 

f. Roles and responsibilities of the individuals involved

6. Initiative Goals and Objectives 

a. How do the goals and objectives of the initiative help to support success? What are the short and long-term objectives? 

b. How does this initiative address the mental health needs of Black and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth communities? 

c. How does this initiative illustrate characteristics of innovation and sustainability to address community need? 

7. Partners 

a. If applicable, who are the stakeholders and/or project partners? 

8. Evaluation 

a. What evaluation measures will be used to understand the successes and challenges? 

b. What is the project team’s vision of success? 

9. Requested Budget 

a. Organizational budget 

b. Breakdown of the initiative’s budget, including the total amount requested 

c. Please provide a copy of your organization’s most recent annual report 

Application Details 

Please make your proposal no more than 3 pages in length (sections 5-7 above included in this page count). If applicable, references, figures and other supporting documents can be provided in addition to the main proposal in an appendix. If desired, we are also happy to accept proposals in different formats (e.g., video).  

You will receive a confirmation email when your application is submitted. We may reach out to you with questions and clarifications if needed. Once the final funding decisions are made, all applicants will be contacted.

The Youth Mental Health Grants are decided in a competitive review process. All applications are reviewed by a committee made up of members from Kindred Foundation, It Gets Better Canada and the Black Health Alliance. Ad hoc reviewers may be invited depending on the proposals submitted for review. Any conflicts of interest related to the grant review committee members and the applications will be carefully discussed prior to the start of the review meetings. Grant review committee members will be required to recuse themselves from voting if the committee deems that a conflict of interest is in place.

Successful applicants will also be asked to:

1. Begin work within 6 months of receiving the funds.

2. Submit an interim and/or end-of-year report on how the funds were spent and how they made a difference. 

3. Allow information about the initiative to be shared on Kindred Foundation’s website. 

4. Provide images or other materials that can be shared by Kindred Foundation (e.g., for social media, annual report, etc.). 

5. Return unused or remaining funds.

Please email grant applications to: info@kindredfoundation.ca

For any questions or more information, please contact: 

Leah Monette

Program Manager, Kindred Foundation

leah@kindredfoundation.ca