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Overview
This Request for Proposals (RFP) by Being Initiative invites applications for funding projects focused on addressing the early drivers of mental health and wellbeing for underserved young people aged 10-24 in the below-mentioned countries. The funding is designed to support bold prevention and promotion ideas that tackle mental health challenges in these regions.
The funding is guided by locally-driven country priorities, determined through consultations with youth, policymakers, local organizations, and mental health experts. Preference will be given to youth-led organizations based in these 12 priority countries.
We are funding innovative approaches to youth mental health and wellbeing in 12 countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
Available Funding Opportunities:
Transition-to-Scale (TTS) Funding:
- Amount: $300,000 CAD to $1,500,000 CAD
- Duration: 12-48 months
- This funding will support organizations scaling their impact and sustainability in alignment with country-specific priorities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible Organizations: Legally incorporated organizations (or equivalent) based in any country can apply, provided they are working in one of the 12 priority countries.
- Preference Will Be Given To:
- Youth-led organizations (50% or more of staff in key leadership roles are youth aged 35 or under) based in one of the priority countries.
- Organizations based in one of the 12 priority countries.
- Organizations from low- and middle-income countries partnering with local organizations in at least one of the priority countries.
Application Process:
Applications follow a two-stage process:
- Stage One: Complete a screening questionnaire and submit a project summary.
- Stage Two: Submit a full project application. Only those who pass the screening will be invited to submit a full application.
Note: Applications must be submitted via the Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal. New users must register for an account at least 7 days before the intake deadline.
Current Application Intake Period for Transition-to-Scale:
- Active Intake: September 26, 2024 – January 15, 2025
- Fluxx Registration Deadline: January 8, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (3:59 a.m. GMT)
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT (4:00 pm GMT)
Important Updates:
- October 9, 2024 Update: Due to a high volume of applications, we are temporarily pausing the intake for Proof-of-Concept funding to allow our team to process submissions effectively. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
For More Information:
- Information Session Recording: An applicant information session was held on April 16, 2024. Watch the recording to learn more about eligibility, the application process, and timelines.
- FAQs: Refer to our FAQs for up-to-date application and review timelines.
- Contact Us: For additional questions, reach out to info@being-initiative.org.
- Website: Please visit the official website
For detailed eligibility, country priorities, and full application guidelines, please refer to the full RFP document.
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