Grants and Awards

MHRC is committed to advancing or co-funding research that has the potential for deep and broad impact in the lives of Canadians, and that bridges the gap between research and practice.

Open Calls

Please check this page regularly, follow us on social media or subscribe to our broadcast emails to be notified when new opportunities become available.

Please note that we only accept applications submitted during active open calls.

For more information about our funding opportunities, please contact us at: info@mhrc.ca

Past Calls

MHRC-Atlas Institute Research Award 2025

Region: National
Amount: $87,000
Funding partner(s): Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
MHRC-Atlas Institute Research Award 2023

Region: National
Amount: $138,000
Funding partner(s): Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families
MHRC-IAM Mental Health Innovation Prize 2022

Region: National
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM)
MHRC-SHRF 2022-23 Solutions Grant

Region: Saskatchewan
Amount: $50,000
Funding partner(s): Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
MHRC-KI Ontario Youth Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions Impact Grant

Region: Ontario
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
MHRC Research Priorities Pilot Grant

Region: National
Amount: $5,000
Funding partner(s): -
MHRC-Health Research BC C2 Grant

Region: British Columbia
Amount: $50,000
Funding partner(s): Michael Smith Health Research BC
MHRC-Research NB COVID-19 New Brunswick Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: New Brunswick
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Research NB
MHRC-SHRF Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: Saskatchewan
Amount: $50,000
Funding partner(s): SHRF
MHRC-KI Child & Youth Mental Health Impact Grant 2021 : Focus on Northern Ontario

Region: Northern Ontario
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
MHRC-MCFD-Health Research BC 2020-2021 British Columbia COVID-19 Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: British Columbia
Amount: $50,000
Funding partner(s): BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, Michael Smith Health Research BC
MHRC-KI COVID-19 Ontario Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: Ontario
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
MHRC-SHRF COVID-19 Saskatchewan Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: Saskatchewan
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
MHRC-Research NB COVID-19 New Brunswick Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: New Brunswick
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Research NB
MHRC-KI e-Mental Health Impact Grant

Region: Ontario
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions
MHRC-IAM Mental Health Innovation Prize 2019

Region: National
Amount: $100,000
Funding partner(s): IAM