Grant Program
Our Grant Program provides community organizations with multi-year funding to deliver projects and initiatives that enhance mental well-being.
We focus on funding initiatives that are prevention-based, upstream, and rooted in the science of brain development.
Grant Program Eligibility
We welcome applications from any PEI non-profit or charitable organization committed to improving mental well-being outcomes for people on PEI.
Grant Action Areas
All funded projects must focus on one or more of the three evidence-based factors that contribute to brain development, resilience, and mental well-being:
Responsive Relationships
Supporting responsive relationships, which promote strong brain architecture in children and provide social and emotional support for
adults.
adults.
Core Life Skills
Strengthening core life skills like self-regulation, planning, and adaptability, which are developed throughout childhood and adolescence and can be reinforced in adulthood.
Toxic Stress
Mitigating the sources of toxic stress like poverty, violence, or neglect to promote healthy brain development in children and protect against poor health outcomes into adulthood.
The Grant Application Process
This fall, we are inviting applications for multi-year projects of two and three years! We’ve streamlined it into a three-step process.
Step 1: Submit Project Summary
(Open for 3 weeks starting late September)
You’ll be asked to submit a brief project summary. This will include details about your organization, the project’s purpose, evidence/information that indicates a need for this project, how it incorporates prevention-based approaches, and who it will serve.
You’ll also be able to view the full application during this stage. We strongly encourage you to review it to ensure you can meet all requirements if you are moved to the final stage.
Step 2: Summary Review, Coaching & Support
Completed on a rolling basis as Project Summary submissions are received.
We’ll review your Project Summary and contact you within 10 business days to confirm whether your project is eligible to advance to the next step. If eligible, we’ll walk you through the next steps, which may include:
• A coaching session with the Alliance team
• A request for more details
• Moving forward to the full application
Step 3: Complete the Full Application
Applicants will have approximately two (2) weeks to submit the full application from the time they are notified they can proceed.
Here you’ll share your project objectives, desired outcomes, budget, roles/responsibilities of lead and co-applicants, evaluation plan, and other key considerations.
Again, we encourage you to begin preparing your project details and supplementary information during Steps 1 and 2 if possible.
Grant Review Process
An independent Peer Review Committee is responsible for evaluating applications and making funding recommendations to the Alliance Board of Directors.
Peer Reviewers
Peer Reviewers assess applications using Grant Program criteria, participate in group discussions, and make funding recommendations. This multi-step process leverages their diverse expertise to score applications and provide constructive feedback.
Notification of Application Status
All applicants are notified of final funding decisions in March.
Peer Reviewers
Peer Reviewers assess applications using Grant Program criteria, participate in group discussions, and make funding recommendations. This multi-step process leverages their diverse expertise to score applications and provide constructive feedback.
Notification of Application Status
All applicants are notified of final funding decisions in March.
On-Going Support So You Can Learn, Connect, and Build Capacity
We’re dedicated to supporting your organization in meaningful ways that go beyond solely funding your projects.
We provide opportunities to learn about the science of brain development, help you build capacity, and connect you with fellow grantees and community partners. Your full participation is integral to driving positive change and creating collective impact.
You can also consider us your sounding board and safe space to innovate without worrying about what we’ll do if your idea doesn’t work out as hoped. We’d love to work with you to brainstorm, connect with other groups, or adapt your project as the funding period progresses.
Every step of the way, we’ll be cheering you on, advocating for you, and sharing your stories.
How the Grant Program Supports Our Mandate
Our Grant Program is a vehicle for positive change in how we support mental well-being on PEI. It is designed to:
→ Encourage and support initiatives focused on prevention across various sectors and throughout PEI.
→ Strengthen resiliency (i.e. coping skills/protective factors) at the individual, family, and community levels.
→ Build capacity and raise awareness of how resilience supports mental well-being.
→ Learn, evaluate and share best practices for building resilience and making a positive impact on mental well-being outcomes.