Finding the Funds Is Easier Than You Think

You want to say yes. Your students need this. But where does the money come from?

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Good news: Most Alberta and Saskatchewan schools already have funding allocated specifically for programs like this—mental health promotion, student wellness, and social-emotional learning. You just need to know where to look and how to make the case. This page shows you exactly where the money is, which budget lines to use, and gives you proposal templates that make approval straightforward.

Here's What This Investment Looks Like

$3,000-$5,000 ($10-15 per student - depending on package)

What your students get:

  • Concert experience that reaches 100% of your school

  • Comprehensive School Kit (physical journals + digital resources)

  • Teacher lesson plans ready to use (saves 20+ hours of prep)

  • Parent engagement materials to continue the conversation at home

  • 12-month licensing for all materials

Compare that to:

  • Individual counseling: $150+ per session (reaches fewer than 10% of students)

  • Creating a professional SEL curriculum from scratch: $2,500-$5,000 and months of development time

This program reaches every student in your school for less than the cost of a pizza lunch.

Where Alberta Schools Find the Money

Mental Health and Well-Being Grant (Your Best Option)

Here's what most principals don't realize:

Your school or division has already received funding specifically for mental health and well-being. It's a $23-25 million annual provincial investment ($69 million over three years) that's automatically allocated to all school authorities. No application needed—the money is already there.

This grant explicitly covers:

  • Social-emotional learning and mental health literacy programs

  • Preventive interventions and universal supports

  • Assemblies and workshops that promote student wellness

  • Resources that reduce staff workload

  • Tools that build resilience and positive school culture

Eric's concert and School Kit check every single box.

How to access it:

The funds are already allocated to your school or division (disbursed in phases like September and April). Talk to your principal, student services coordinator, or mental health lead about using this year's allocation. If it's already committed, plan for next fiscal year—many schools book Eric 6-12 months in advance.

Reference: Alberta Funding Manual Section H6 (Mental Health and Well-Being)

Other Alberta Funding Sources

Inclusive Education Funding

Your division receives formula-based allocations for social-emotional well-being and barriers to learning. This can absolutely cover SEL resources and external programs that promote inclusion and resilience.


Student Activities / Wellness / Arts Budgets

Many schools use per-pupil grants for assemblies, guest performers, and wellness days. Position this as an educational concert with integrated SEL curriculum—because that's exactly what it is.


Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) / School Councils

PACs often fundraise specifically for student well-being and enrichment. Many schools split the cost—PAC contributes $1,000-$1,500, and the school covers the rest from wellness budgets.


Grad Committee Budgets

Planning a grad retreat? This program is perfect for seniors transitioning to post-secondary life. The "You're Not Alone" message resonates deeply with graduating students facing uncertainty about the future.

Where Saskatchewan Schools Find the Money

Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Program (Your Best Option)

Here's what you need to know:

Saskatchewan invested $4.6 million annually in the MHCB program (expanded with an additional $1.6 million in 2025-26). This funding is delivered through the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, and Saskatchewan Health Authority specifically to build school capacity for mental health support.


This program supports:

  • Mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention

  • Building school and staff capacity for SEL

  • Curriculum-aligned resources and professional development

  • Community partnerships for wellness

The School Kit provides ready-made SEL materials your teachers can use immediately (zero prep time) while Eric's concert creates the shared positive experience that makes those materials stick. That's exactly what MHCB was designed to fund.


How to access it:

Contact your school division's mental health coordinator, student services lead, or the Ministry of Education's Student Supports Unit. Ask about MHCB allocations for mental health programming.

Other Saskatchewan Funding Sources

Student Wellness and Well-Being Envelopes

Division-level funding for Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH) supports wellness initiatives, including mental health programs, nutrition, physical activity, and student engagement events.


School Division Activity Budgets

Most divisions allocate flexible per-pupil or targeted funds for assemblies, guest experts, and cultural programming. This qualifies.


Parent and School Community Groups

Similar to Alberta PACs, these groups often support meaningful student events and can contribute partial funding.

Not Sure Which Budget Line to Use?

Here are the most common options administrators successfully use:


Mental Health & Wellness

  • Mental health promotion funds

  • Student services budget

  • Crisis prevention allocation

Student Activities & Programming

  • Assembly budget

  • Guest speaker allocation

  • Student engagement initiatives

Curriculum & Professional Development

  • SEL resources

  • Teacher training and support materials

  • Educational programming

Parent & Community Engagement

  • PAC or school council funds

  • Community partnership budgets

  • School-generated funds

Grad-Specific Programming

  • Grad committee budget

  • Senior student programming

  • Transition support funding

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Your Questions Answered

Can we combine multiple funding sources?

Absolutely. Many schools do exactly that—for example, PAC contributes $1,000, and mental health grant covers the remaining $2,500. Whatever makes the budget work for you.

Do we need to apply for these grants?

Alberta's Mental Health and Well-Being Grant is automatic—your division already received the allocation. Saskatchewan's MHCB funding flows to divisions, so check with your student services team about accessing it.

What if this year's budget is already fully allocated?

Many schools plan for the next fiscal year or find flexibility in activity budgets. Payment plans are also available if that helps you make this work.

How do we justify this to the budget committee?

Use the Quick Justification One-Pager template—it's specifically designed for internal approval processes and includes all the data points administrators need to see.

Can we book for next school year?

Yes! Many schools book 6-12 months in advance to secure their preferred dates and align with budget planning cycles.

Ready to Give Your Students Hope & Resilience?

Booking is simple. We handle the logistics. You get a stress-free event that your students will remember.