Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders (SPHIFR) Grant Program
Research Admin Offices:
- ROADS
Funding Type:
GrantOpportunity Type:
- Grant
Disciplines:
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
Sponsors:
Deadlines:
Internal Deadline:
May 19, 2026Sponsor Deadline:
May 25, 2026Description:
This program is dedicated to providing or improving services that support first responders and emergency workers who are living with, or at risk of, post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI).
Eligibility:
Grants are available for 2 areas of focus: services and applied research.
Stream 1: Services
The grant for services is available for:
- non-profit or public sector organizations that operate in Alberta
- services or a project dedicated to providing services that support Alberta first responders and emergency workers living with or at risk for PTSI
Stream 2: Applied research
The applied research grant recipients must meet these requirements:
- Applicant must be affiliated with a Canadian-based organization.
- The research project must generate evidence on prevention or intervention for PTSI in first responders and emergency workers.
Resources:
Contact:
For more information on how to apply contact Beatrice Fletcher, Senior Advisor, ROADS.