Applications opening soon for Winter 2026 Draw – CIF Education & Leisure Fund

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CIF Education & Leisure Fund

Winter 2026 Draw is opening soon!

We recognize that recovery looks different for everyone. That’s why this bursary allows individuals to choose a course or activity that supports their own wellbeing goals and apply for up to $400 toward the cost.

Open to City of Vancouver residents with lived or living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. Recipients are selected by random draw.

Important dates you need to know:

  1. Application Period: Nov 15 – Dec 15, 2026
  2. Draw Date: Jan 7, 2027
  3. Course Start Date: on or after Feb 18, 2027
  4. Deadline to Apply: Dec 15, 2026


Only complete and eligible applications are included in the random draw.

Check out our Instructions & Application Form at: https://spotlightonmentalhealth.com/cif/elf/


Questions? Please reach out to Megan.Brummitt@vch.ca


Applications opening soon for Winter 2026 Draw - CIF Education & Leisure Fund


Questions? Please reach out to Megan.Brummitt@vch.ca

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