One out of every five North American children suffers from a mental health problem. We believe we can make a difference by funding programs that focus on early intervention, reducing stigma and increasing public awareness.

How We Fund Programs

We use our general donations eligibility criteria when reviewing applications for funding under the RBC Children’s Mental Health Project. We also consider factors specific to the area of children’s mental health, as described below.

What We Fund

We evaluate Children's Mental Health program proposals based on the following:

1. Early intervention
   We consider proposals for early intervention programs that are:
   • Focused on the most prevalent childhood and adolescent mental illnesses including anxiety, conduct disorders and mood disorders
   • Evidence-based programs validated by documented scientific evidence and supported by scientifically sound studies that have demonstrated consistently positive outcomes
   • Facilitated though a community-based organization that is collaborating with all levels of service providers (including government) to provide an integrated model of service delivery
   • Focused on children and youth between the ages of 0 to 18.
2. Public education
   We consider proposals for programs and projects that:
   • Educate parents on how to access appropriate services
   • Educate teachers and health care professionals on how to identify the signs of mental health problems and learn how to take early action
   • Educate the public, including adults, youth and children, on the nature and prevalence of children's mental health issues in Canada and how to access help
   • Increase awareness and reduce stigma.

Who Can Apply

In order to be considered for funding under this Project, your organization must meet our general donations eligibility criteria RBC will give preference to organizations that:

• Focus on providing services and support to remote areas
• Engage at-risk populations such as aboriginal people, refugees, or street involved youth
• Have existing, successfully implemented programs with measureable results
• Offer solutions and practices that can be re-used and taught elsewhere
• Offer public outreach and education.

The Application Process

To apply for funding, start by clicking on the button below. You will be prompted to answer some questions that will help you determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, you will be invited to fill in and download a cover sheet which you will need to mail to us with your application details. RBC requires audited financial statements for all donations requests greater than $5,000. Audited financial statements provide the best possible indication of the financial health and management of an organization prior to committing substantial funds to it.