Request for Proposals
Being is a global mental health initiative led at Grand Challenges Canada that envisions a world where young people feel well and thrive.
We are investing in Transition to Scale (TTS) innovations that address the root causes of young people’s distress before they escalate. Strengthening the environments where they live, learn, and grow in Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
Available Funding
We are investing $300,000-$1,500,000 CAD in approaches that have already been proven effective, and are now ready to be implemented more widely.
Each of the 12 countries we’re investing in has its own specific funding focus to address one key driver of youth mental health. For details of each country’s priority funding areas (and assess if your proposed solution can address those specific challenges) please read the Request for Proposals document:
How to apply
All proposals must be submitted by March 31, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. ET (7:00 P.M. GMT).
You must submit your application via Grand Challenges Canada’s online application portal, Fluxx: https://gcc.fluxx.io. We will not accept applications submitted via any other channel. Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for guidance.
