Cameco Fund for Mental Health – ONTARIO

It’s time to Step Up for Mental Health!

Northumberland County

For the 2025 granting period, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has raised $49,000 to support mental health initiatives in the Northumberland County area. The application period for the fund opens on October 1, 2025.

With the 2025 total of $49,000, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has raised more than $450,000 since it launched in 2019. To date, 56 local organizations have received funding to advance mental health programs and initiatives in the community.

“Investing in mental health helps build healthier, stronger communities,” said Andy Thorne, vice-president of Cameco’s Fuel Services Division and Operational Excellence. “We’re grateful to our community partners for not only joining us to help raise these important funds, but also for keeping the conversation going. Together, our work will make a positive difference for those who need it.”

In June, Cameco hosted its 14^th annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising more than $34,000 with a sold-out tournament at Dalewood Golf and Country Club. These events, along with donations and employee events bring the total funding available to $49,000.

The Cameco Fund for Mental Health is managed through the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of local mental health professionals and representatives from Cameco. The grant application is open to registered charities, non-profits, and organized groups. The deadline for online applications is 5 p.m. on October 31, 2025.

All funds will be distributed to organizations undertaking projects that promote or protect mental health in the Northumberland County area. 

The 2025 granting program for Northumberland County will disburse $49,000.00. The maximum grant size will be $10,000.00 in 2025. (Note: the 2025 grants program closes October 31, 2025.)

• Your application must be focused on Mental Health
• Application process is open to registered charities, qualified donees [what is a qualified donee?], non-profits*, and organized groups* (*for groups without a charitable number, use 12-3456789 when creating your online account).
• Your project must operate in and benefit the community of Northumberland County and the surrounding area
• All applications must be received via the online application form and must be completed in full to be considered
• Please direct questions to Krys Hertzke, Grants Coordinator.

Blind River Area

For a fourth year, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has opened its grant application to support mental health organizations and initiatives in the Blind River area.

“At the centre of a thriving community is the well being of its residents,” said Terry Davis, general manager of Cameco’s Blind River Refinery. “Supporting mental health initiatives and programs allows us and our community partners to drive meaningful change by investing in community based and accessible mental health resources benefitting adults, children, families, and our community as a whole.”

The Cameco Fund for Mental Health is managed through the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of local mental health professionals and representatives from Cameco. The grant application is open to registered charities, non-profits, and organized groups. The deadline for online applications is 5 p.m. on October 31, 2025.

Dollars for the fund were raised during Blind River Refinery’s fourth annual Cameco Charity Golf Tournament held in May, that raised approximately $25,000. Since the Blind River program was launched in 2022, more than $50,000 has been distributed through 15 granting opportunities to support local organizations.

All funds will be disbursed to organizations undertaking projects that promote or protect mental health in the Blind River area. 

The 2025 granting program for the Blind River area will disburse $25,000.00. The maximum grant size will be $7,500.00 in 2025. (Note: the 2025 grants program closes October 31, 2025.)

• Your application must be focused on Mental Health
• Application process is open to registered charities, qualified donees [what is a qualified donee?], non-profits*, and organized groups* (*for groups without a charitable number, use 12-3456789 when creating your online account).
• Your project must operate in and benefit the community of Blind River Ontario and the surrounding area
• All applications must be received via the online application form and must be completed in full to be considered
• Please direct questions to Krys Hertzke, Grants Coordinator.

How To Apply

1. Click Apply Now (below)
2. Select “Create New Account” button to create an account for your organization.
3. Input your organization’s information (organization name, tax identification number, address, etc). If your group does not have a charitable tax identification number, please use 12-3456789 when creating your online account.
4. You will create a sign in using the email of the person applying for the grant.
5. Once the login account has been created, you will then go back to the main log in page to start your application. The link to the application form will now be visible.
6. You can save your application as a draft as many times as you like before submitting it for review using your email and password you created in the previous steps.
7. Once you have completed your application make sure to complete the process by submitting your application before the deadline.