As part of Bell�s commitment to take a strong stance against racism, social injustice and the impacts on ethno-cultural communities, the Bell Let�s Talk Diversity Fund supports the mental health and well-being of members of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities across Canada.
The Bell Let�s Talk Diversity Fund supports organizations with projects aiming to reduce the stigma around mental illness and/or increase access to culturally informed mental health and well-being support for BIPOC communities in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements:
Preference will be given to organizations:
- Led by an individual who is a member of the BIPOC community they support (e.g., Executive Director)
- Managed by a board, council or executive committee predominantly consisting of individuals who reflect the community they support
Preference will be given to projects:
- With a 2-5 year time period
- That clearly articulates how the proposed project will advance the mental health and well-being of the community it serves through anti-stigma and/or access to care
- That offers services that are evidence and culturally-informed
- That identify community impacts, specifying the number or increased number of individuals helped through the project, and how it will be measured
Grant Terms
- The Fund will award grants of up to $200,000 payable over 2-5 years.
- The Bell Let�s Talk Diversity Fund may provide a grant amount for less than that requested; when this happens, the grantee must submit a revised budget within the amount approved.
- Stewardship reports are due on an annual basis and subsequent payments are conditional on the satisfactory completion of the annual stewardship report.
Other Funds
- Post-Secondary Fund: �August 10 at 12:00pm PST.
- Community Fund: Re-opens January 2023.
Application Deadline: August 16 2022
For More Information: Bell Let�s Talk Diversity Fund
