📢Funding Opportunity for Youth Mental Health Initiatives in 12 Countries! 📢 The Being Initiative, in collaboration with Grand Challenges Canada, is inviting organizations to submit proposals for funding bold ideas that address youth mental health and well-being in 12 priority countries. *🌎 Key Details:* - *Funding Opportunities:* Proof-of-Concept (up to $250,000 CAD) and Transition-to-Scale (between $300,000 CAD and $1,500,000 CAD) - *Eligibility Criteria:* Organizations implementing projects in one or more of the 12 priority countries, with a focus on youth-led organizations and local organizations based in these countries - *Target Population:* Youth aged 10-24, with an emphasis on those in underserved, urban, or peri-urban settings - *Focus Areas:* Prevention and promotion of mental health and well-being, particularly early drivers of mental health issues *📅 Application Process:* - *Stage One:* Screening questionnaire and project summary - *Stage Two:* Full project application (invited applicants only) - *Application Submission Deadline:* June 24, 2025 (2:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. GMT) Do not miss out on the Webinar on evidence-based approaches to youth mental health (April 22, 2025) 🔗Learn more: https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2025/04/10/being-initiative/ #beinginitiative #grandchallengescanada #youthmentalhealth #globalsouth #fundingopportunities #globalopportunities #grants #mentalhealthmatters #youthempowerment