This bursary provides funding of up to $400 to Vancouver residents who have lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. The funding can be used for educational courses or leisure activities.
Deadline to apply is Dec 15, 2025 at midnight
*Winter Draw Date: first week of January 2026*
Course/activity start date must be at least 6-7 weeks after the draw date (to allow time for payments to go through).
If planning to take a college or university course, the Winter Draw is for courses starting in the Spring/Summer semester.
Instructions & Application Form available on our website:
SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/Program/Education-Leisure-Fund
Upcoming Sessions
The following upcoming course sessions are available for registration.