- Multi-year funding of up to $100,000 per year
- Projects lasting 2–3 years
- Supports organizations applying evidence to strengthen programs, policies, or services that improve mental well-being outcomes
Grant Program
Together, We Can Go Further
The Alliance for Mental Well-Being is proud to support community organizations across PEI through the Focusing Action for Positive Change Community Grant Program.
With more than $2 million in funding available in 2025–26, this program helps organizations create projects that build resilience, apply research, and strengthen mental well-being.
Our grants are designed to fund time-limited projects with clear objectives, deliverables, and outcomes. By supporting prevention-focused and evidence-based initiatives, we aim to create conditions for positive change across the province.
Why Our Grants Matter
Our grants program reflects our mandate to:
Advance prevention – investing in upstream interventions that address root causes before challenges escalate.
Apply research and evidence – to improve programs, policies, and services.
Strengthen resilience – building protective factors at the individual, family, and community levels.
Foster collaboration – bringing together community, research, and lived experience.
Build capacity – empowering organizations to grow, innovate, and sustain impact.
Funding decisions are guided by a robust, independent peer review process that ensures fairness and transparency.
Grant Streams
Community Action Grants
Application for the 2025 Intake Now Closed
Community-Based Research Grants
- Up to $50,000 per project
- Projects lasting up to 2 years
- Offered for the first time, these grants foster collaboration between community organizations and researchers to co-create knowledge that informs programs, policies, and services that strengthen resilience and improve mental well-being
Application for the 2025 Intake Now Closed
Grant Program Eligibility
The program is open to PEI-based non-profit and charitable organizations that:
- Have been operating for at least two years
- Have an established governance structure (board or management committee)
- Hold a business bank account with two authorized signers
- Can demonstrate sound financial and accountability practices
Individuals, for-profit entities, and government bodies cannot apply on their own. They may, however, partner with an eligible applicant.
What We Fund
The Alliance funds projects with structured initiatives including defined goals, activities, and outcomes.
Examples include:
- Research and needs assessments
- Program or service development and delivery
- Policy and system change initiatives
Funding cannot be used for core operational costs or capital projects. Up to 15% of awarded funding may be applied to administrative costs directly tied to the project.
Support for Applicants
We are committed to supporting applicants at every step:
- Applicant Guides for each stream with detailed instructions
- Workshops and resources to help strengthen proposals
- FAQs and resources to make the process clear
- One-on-one support through our Grants Team
Note: You must register an account on the Grants Portal to access the full Applicant Guides.
Key Dates
Don’t wait until the deadline! Register early, explore resources, and begin shaping your project today.
Ready to Apply?
Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities across PEI.