The Application process is now closed. Winners will be announced at the MHCC’s 5^th Anniversary Celebration in October 2012.

Eligibility Criteria

• Programs (ongoing initiatives) have been running for at least two years from the date of the application submission deadline.
• Projects (with pre-defined stop and start dates) will have taken place within two years of the application submission deadline.
• Initiative is based in Canada.
• Initiative is based on principles and values that are in line with the mission and vision of the MHCC (link to mission and vision on homepage
• The initiative has not received funding from the MHCC.
• The application is signed by the applicant, endorsing the accuracy of the information provided.
• The application is accompanied by two letters of endorsement from organizations or individuals, not employed by the MHCC, that have benefitted from the initiative and support the submission.

MHCC staff will conduct the eligibility review. Any application that does not meet the Eligibility Criteria will be disqualified and will not be further evaluated.

Categories

• Community Capacity
  Initiatives that strengthen the capacity of community-based mental health services to meet identified community needs, foster recovery and well-being for clients, and for their support networks.
  
  
• Partnership
  Cross-sector or multi-sector mental health focused partnerships that have achieved significant positive impacts for a target population, such as seniors, ethno-cultural groups or children and youth. In addition, the partnership should have had a demonstrable impact on the partner organizations. This may include changes to their organizational culture, operations or policies and processes.
  
  
• Workplace Initiative
  A project or program led by a public, private or non-profit sector organization that uses innovative approaches and tools to promote mental health within the organization. Small (under 100) and medium-sized (under 500) workplaces are encouraged to apply.
  
  
• Research Project
  Projects that have developed innovative approaches to research and that provide practical guidance for those who work in the mental health field and people with lived experience.
  
  
• Social Innovation
  Projects or programs that have delivered important economic and social benefits for people living with mental health problems and illnesses. Projects and programs may include social enterprises, consumer-led businesses and economic re-integration programs

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