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 Jun 15th, 2026 at midnight
*Summer Draw Date: the week following the application deadline*
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 Summer Draw is for courses starting in the Fall/Winter semester.
Instructions & Application Form available on our website:
SpotlightOnMentalHealth.com/cif/elf/