The goal of the Education and Leisure fund is to provide opportunities for individuals to take courses they would not otherwise be able to access and to build capacity. The Crisis Grant is intended to assist mental health and substance use consumers who are experiencing significant financial strain due to unexpected circumstances.
The goal of this fund is to provide opportunities for individuals to take courses they would not otherwise be able to access and to build capacity. Examples of courses we have funded include: yoga classes, music lessons, art classes, college courses, and acting classes.
The CIF Art Grant provides an opportunity for artists to purchase art supplies. Vancouver residents who are consumers of mental health and/or substance use services are encouraged to apply. Each Art Grant is in the amount of $85. A total of 10 grants are awarded each draw (January, April, July & October).