2009-2010 Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) Call for Proposals - Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Note: The 2009-2010 call for proposals for this region is now closed and applications are no longer accepted.

Within the context of the DSCIF funding streams and priorities, the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region will place priority on projects that will be innovative, demonstrate meaningful inclusion of the population for which the project is designed to effect and have a strong partnership component.

Preference will be given to projects that address one or more of the following Regional Priorities focussed on prevention of illicit drug use by population aged 10-24 years.

• Youth and family skills building and strategies to effect informed decision making in the prevention of illicit drug use
• Strategies that address prevention of illicit drug use by youth in rural settings
• Strategies that address the prevention of illicit drug use in party settings
• Youth focused models that explore prevention of illicit drug use and mental health
• Engagement of First Nations (off reserve) or Metis communities in addressing the prevention of illicit drug use by youth off reserve

Low priority will be given to one time events and pre-packaged programs.

Proposals will be accepted until September 30, 2009 for projects with a planned start date of April 2010.

Please forward your completed Proposal Application Form, including all attachments, to the following address:

Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region
Regions and Programs Branch
Health Canada
South Broad Plaza
1^st floor -2045 Broad Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3T7
Telephone: 306-780-6147
Fax: 306-780-3856

In addition, please include one (1) electronic copy of your Proposal Application Form on either CD or floppy disk.

Deadline date for proposal submission is:
September 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. CST