Being Initiative Request for Proposals: Funding Bold Ideas for Youth Mental Health in 12 Countries @Unknown

Overview

The Being Initiative is inviting organizations to submit proposals for funding innovative ideas that address youth mental health and well-being in 12 priority countries. The funding seeks to support interventions for youth aged 10 to 24, focusing on prevention and promotion strategies.

Benefits

Two types of funding are available:

• Proof-of-Concept (POC) Funding: Up to $250,000 CAD for early-stage projects testing innovative solutions.
• Transition-to-Scale (TTS) Funding: Between $300,000 CAD and $1,500,000 CAD for tested approaches with demonstrated positive results and scalability.

Eligibility

• Organizations must be implementing projects in one or more of the 12 priority countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
• Preference is given to youth-led organizations (50%+ staff aged 35 and under) based in priority countries, organizations based in priority countries, and international organizations from low- and middle-income countries partnering with a local organization.
• Projects must focus on youth aged 10-24, emphasizing underserved, urban, or peri-urban settings.
• Applications should address prevention and promotion of mental health and well-being, targeting early drivers of mental health issues.

How to Apply

The application process involves two stages:

1. Stage One – Screening Questionnaire: Complete an online screening questionnaire and submit a project summary.
2. Stage Two – Full Project Application: Invited applicants submit a full project application.

Applications are accepted only through the online application form on Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal. Applicants must register on the Fluxx platform at least 7 days before the intake deadline.

For questions, contact info@being-initiative.org.

Deadline

March 31, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. ET (7:00 P.M. GMT).