Cameco Fund for Mental Health – ONTARIO

It’s time to Step Up for Mental Health!

Northumberland County

Surpassing last year’s record-setting numbers, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has raised over $118,000 to support mental health initiatives in the Northumberland County area. The application period for the fund opens on October 1, 2024.

This year’s achievement marks the most successful year to date, bringing the total raised to over $375,000 since the fund launched in 2019. In its five-year history, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has delivered 44 grant opportunities to assist mental health programs and initiatives locally.  

“Since 2019, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has made a broad range of investments into programs and initiatives addressing mental health in our community, including peer support groups, staff wellness programs, mental health first aid training, crisis intervention, community counselling, and more,” said Dale Clark, vice-president of Cameco’s Fuel Services Division. “We are grateful to the individuals and organizations committed to advancing this work each day and are proud to be a part of a community that is actively involved in supporting these efforts.”

In May, Cameco hosted the Step Up for Mental Health 5k event, which raised over $78,000 with the support of 700 runners and walkers, with every dollar collected from registration fees being matched by Cameco. In June, Cameco held its 13^th annual Cameco Charity Golf Tournament, raising more than $21,000 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 $118,000.

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 30, 2024.

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

The 2024 granting program for Northumberland County will disburse $118,000.00. The maximum grant size will be $25,000.00 in 2024. (Note: the 2024 grants program closes October 30, 2024.)

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

“We’re grateful to the support of our community, and the Cameco staff and volunteers who are raising vital funds to support mental health initiatives in the Blind River area,” said Terry Davis, general manager of Cameco’s Blind River Refinery. “Mental health is as important as your physical health, and we are proud to invest in essential programming and services that will support our local residents and community members.”

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 30, 2024.

Dollars from the fund were raised during Blind River Refinery’s second annual Cameco Charity Golf Tournament held in May, that raised nearly $18,000. Since the Blind River program was launched in 2022, more than $50,000 has been distributed through eight 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 2024 granting program for the Blind River area will disburse $18,000.00. The maximum grant size will be $5,000.00 in 2024. (Note: the 2024 grants program closes October 30, 2024.)

• 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.