Mental Health and Wellness Grants for Nonprofits in Canada (2025)

Mental health has become a top priority for communities across Canada, and nonprofits are leading the charge. Whether you’re scaling trauma-informed youth programming, offering culturally grounded mental health supports, or tackling the opioid crisis head-on, funding is essential to grow your impact.

The good news? A wide range of grant opportunities are available in 2025, from national corporate foundations to regional community initiatives. This blog post highlights the most promising mental health and wellness grants for Canadian nonprofits this year along with helpful tips to strengthen your next application.

National Grants

lululemon Centre for Social Impact – Here to Be Grants
Purpose: Supports community-led groups advancing physical, mental, and social well-being for populations most affected by systemic inequities.
Amount: Up to USD $50,000 (max 40% of your organization’s annual budget).
Deadline: Letters of Intent expected to open early June 2025.
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Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund
Purpose: Supports projects that scale evidence-based community mental health services.
Amount: Up to $25,000.
Deadline: June 6, 2025.
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Canada Post Community Foundation
Purpose: Funds community-based projects, with a focus on health and education. Youth mental-health programs score highly.
Amount: Up to $25,000, plus three Signature Grants of $50,000.
Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET.
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Kindred Foundation Youth Mental Health Grant
Purpose: Supports mental health initiatives serving Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and youth with physical disabilities.
Amount: Up to $30,000.
Deadline: Closed for 2025, but the program recurs annually.
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TELUS Friendly Future Foundation / Community Boards
Purpose: Supports youth-focused health and education projects.
Amount: Up to $20,000/year; Indigenous Communities Fund: $25,000.
Deadline: Rolling, based on region.
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Manulife Community Investment
Purpose: Funds projects promoting healthier behaviours, with mental health as a key focus.
Amount: Varies; funding by invitation after eligibility form.
Deadline: No fixed deadline.
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RBC Future Launch
Purpose: Supports youth mental well-being initiatives through strategic donations.
Amount: Varies.
Deadline: Ongoing.
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British Columbia

Community Action Initiative (CAI)
Purpose: Supports community-based mental health and substance use projects; at least 25% of funds are reserved for Indigenous-led organizations.
Amount: Varies.
Deadline: Ongoing.
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Community Gaming Grants – Human & Social Services
Purpose: Funds programs in human and social services, including mental health.
Amount: Typically $20,000 – $100,000.
Deadline: Apply between August 1 and November 30, 2025.
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Vancouver Foundation
Purpose: Supports initiatives addressing mental health and the opioid crisis through Transforming Systems and donor-advised grants.
Amount: Varies.
Deadline: Concept notes open summer 2025.
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Ontario

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) – Seed and Grow Grants
Purpose: Supports community-based initiatives under the “Connected People” outcome, focusing on mental health and well-being.
Seed Grant: Up to $100,000 for 6 or 12 months.
Grow Grant: Between $100,000 and $600,000 over 2 or 3 years.
Deadlines:
- Seed Grant: August 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET
- Grow Grant: November 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET
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Prairie & Atlantic Canada

Winnipeg Foundation – Multi-Year Grants
Purpose: Funds mental health, addiction, and opioid response initiatives with long-term flexibility.
Amount: Up to $150,000/year for 4 years.
Deadline: November 1, 2024 (for the 2025 cycle).
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Local United Ways and Community Foundations
Purpose: Provides support for mental health and well-being projects at the community level.
Amount: Varies by funder.
Deadline: Annual calls for proposals; check your local foundation’s calendar.
More Info: Visit your local United Way or community foundation’s website.

Tips for Writing a Successful Grant Application

Align with Funders’ Priorities
Make sure your proposal clearly addresses the funder’s mission and the goals of the grant program.
Demonstrate Impact
Use data or stories to show the change your project will make and how you’ll measure success.
Show Community Involvement
Funders love to see that your work is community-driven. Highlight partnerships, feedback loops, and lived experience.
Provide a Realistic Budget
Be honest and precise. Your budget should reflect the true needs of your project, without over- or under-estimating.
Follow Instructions Carefully
Read every guideline. Answer every question. Submit on time. These details matter.

By aligning your project with the right funders and presenting a clear, community-rooted case for support, you’ll boost your chances of securing funding for your mental health and wellness work in 2025. Good luck!