CIF Peer Selection Committee

Application Deadline:
Wed, Oct 14th @ 1pm

Who are We?

The Consumer Initiative Fund (CIF) funds projects that are proposed, managed, and led by people with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. CIF projects foster inclusion and community integration, decrease isolation, build capacity, and encourage participants to realize their potential.

What is the Goal?

We need help to identify which project proposals offer the most benefit to the community of peers. We need this help from people who know first-hand what it’s like to live with the challenges of mental health and/or substance use and can offer insight into which activities are most likely to bring hope, healing, connection, and wellbeing among peers.

We are looking for a maximum of 3-5 committee members. This opportunity includes an honorarium (amount to be confirmed based on volume of proposals).

What is Involved?

Members of the Peer Selection Committee:

• Review written project proposals
• Score each proposal based on the needs of the community
• Provide written and verbal feedback on each proposal
• Attend 3-4 committee meetings via Zoom to discuss proposals with a committee of peers
• Recommend which proposals should receive funding

Who can Apply?

• Vancouver residents with lived/living experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Must be able to attend all scheduled committee meetings

Schedule – Fall 2026:

How to Apply!

• Complete the form below, then click “Submit”
• Deadline: Wed, Oct 14th @ 1pm
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted