Call for proposals: Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program

Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides contribution funding for projects that respond to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Through this one stage and one-time national call for proposals, SUAP is seeking applications for projects that can help to prevent, treat or reduce the harms associated with opioids, stimulants, alcohol, prescription drugs, and other potentially harmful substances.

Priority populations

Projects should reach those at greatest risk or who may face barriers accessing services, including:

• People with needs that are often unmet by existing services;
• Regions where there may be gaps in services available;
• Groups at heightened risk of substance-related overdoses;
• People who face multiple social impacts;
• People who work with and advocate on behalf of those impacted.

Funding priorities

• Funding Priority 1 – Harm reduction related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply
• Funding Priority 2 – Prevention, health promotion and early intervention
• Funding Priority 3 – Treatment and Recovery
• Funding Priority 4 – Strengthening the substance use workforce