It’s time to Step Up for Mental Health!
Northumberland County
Cameco’s Step Up for Mental Health initiative had its most successful year ever, raising $88,000 to support mental health initiatives in Northumberland County and area. The fund is now open for applications for organizations working on mental health initiatives in Northumberland County and area.
This year’s amount adds to the over $200,000 raised for the years 2019 through 2022, for a total of over $280,000 for the Cameco Fund for Mental Health. These funds have gone on to assist local organizations with 33 mental health programs and initiatives.
“Since 2019, we have been privileged to get a glimpse into the incredible work being done in our community by organizations who are working hard to provide mental health resources and supports. We are grateful for their hard work and to be able to provide some assistance through the Cameco Fund for Mental Health,” said Dale Clark, vice-president of Cameco’s Fuel Services Division. “We are always thankful to be part of such an active and engaged community. Each year the local businesses and residents step up and get involved and we truly appreciate everyone who has participated or volunteered in these events over the years.”
Two events were held in support of the Cameco Fund for Mental Health – the 12th annual Cameco Charity Golf Tournament, which raised $26,000, and after a three-year hiatus, Cameco brought back the Step Up for Mental Health 5K event, which saw over 600 runners and walkers come out to raise over $57,000. These events, along with donations bring the total to $88,000. Every dollar from the 5K registration fees, plus a matching amount from Cameco, supported the Cameco Fund for Mental Health.
The Cameco Fund for Mental Health is established through the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Applications for funding will be adjudicated by a panel that includes local mental health professionals and representatives from Cameco. The grant program is open to registered charities, non-profits, and organized groups. The deadline for online applications is 5:00 p.m. November 2, 2023.
All funds will be disbursed to organizations undertaking projects that promote or protect mental health in Northumberland County and area. Since 2019, the Cameco Fund for Mental Health has supported 24 local mental health initiatives.
The 2023 granting program for Northumberland County will disburse $88,000.00. The maximum grant size will be $15,000.00 in 2023. (Note: the 2023 grants program closes November 2, 2023.)
- 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
The second annual Blind River Refinery Cameco Charity Golf Tournament raised $17,000 for the Cameco Fund for Mental Health. This amount, along with donations, brings the total fund to $19,000.
The fund is now open for applications for organizations working on mental health initiatives in the Blind River area.
“We have an amazing community that came together with us to raise these funds,” said Terry Davis, general manager of Cameco’s Blind River Refinery. “And we know these funds will go on to help support the important work being done by local organizations to address mental health needs through services and programming.”
The Cameco Fund for Mental Health is established through the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Applications for funding will be adjudicated by a panel that includes local mental health professionals and representatives from Cameco. The grant program is open to registered charities, non-profits, and organized groups. The deadline for online applications is 5:00 p.m. November 2, 2023.
All funds will be disbursed to organizations undertaking projects that promote or protect mental health in the Blind River area.
The 2023 granting program for the Blind River area will disburse $19,000.00. The maximum grant size will be $5,000.00 in 2023. (Note: the 2023 grants program closes November 2, 2023.)
- 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.
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October 5, 2023Call for Application opens
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November 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pmApplication Deadline
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December 2023Announcement of Successful Applicants
How To Apply
- Click Apply Now (below)
- Select “Create New Account” button to create an account for your organization.
- 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.
- You will create a sign in using the email of the person applying for the grant.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once you have completed your application make sure to complete the process by submitting your application before the deadline.