Government of Alberta is currently accepting applications for its First Responders’ Mental Health Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
This program supports initiatives that improve psychological health outcomes for frontline emergency workers exposed to traumatic events.
Grants are available for 2 areas of focus: services and applied research.
Note: if a service or project is partially funded by another organization, the applicant must indicate what component will be funded by a SPHIFR grant to avoid overlap.
Stream 1: Services
The grant for services is available for:
non-profit or public sector organizations that operate in Alberta
services or a project dedicated to providing services that support Alberta first responders and emergency workers living with or at risk for PTSI
Stream 2: Applied research
The applied research grant recipients must meet these requirements:
Applicant must be affiliated with a Canadian-based organization.
The research project must generate evidence on prevention or intervention for PTSI in first responders and emergency workers.
Apply for Government of Alberta - First Responders’ Mental Health Grants Program