We’re seeking Ecosystem Catalyst (EC) proposals from mental health organizations, civil society organizations, social enterprises, research institutions, consortiums, and others who work with and can influence decision-makers, public sector representatives, community advocates, public and private funders, young people, and other key stakeholders in Ecuador. 

For full application details, please review the Request for Proposal (RFP) summary available in English and Spanish:

Ecosystem building in Ecuador

Mental health innovators face countless challenges in navigating the systems in which they operate to achieve the impact that they seek. That’s why we’re investing in Ecosystem Catalyst (EC) approaches that overcome these barriers and allow mental health innovations to flourish. EC funding aims to build supportive environments that create the right conditions for mental health initiatives to succeed and grow.  

In Ecuador, stakeholders consulted in our landscape analysis highlighted that a lack of collaboration among national mental health actors is a key barrier to the sustainable implementation and demand for early interventions supporting youth mental health.  

Available Funding

In Ecuador, Ecosystem Catalyst funding between $200,000 CAD and $300,000 CAD over 24 months will be awarded to an organization that can improve alignment and collaboration among mental health stakeholders to advance youth mental health and their safety on the national agenda.

Eligibility

All legally incorporated (or the equivalent) organizations based in any country can apply for funding.  Please note: Only organizations implementing their project in Ecuador will be considered.  

La préférence sera accordée aux organisations admissibles selon l’ordre suivant :  

  1. Youth-led organizations (50% or more of staff in key leadership roles are youth aged 35 and under) based in Ecuador.  
  2. Organizations based in Ecuador.   
  3. Organizations based in any low- and middle-income country partnering with a local organization based in Ecuador. 
  4. Other eligible organisations. 

Comment Postuler

Submit your EC proposals by August 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

Applications will only be accepted through our online application form only accessible via Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx Portal https://gcc.fluxx.io. Existing users should login to their account and new users must register for an account on Fluxx by August 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET to secure their chance to apply. 

For full application details, please download the RFP summary:

For any questions, please reach out at [email protected].