Dear Kids Brain Health Champions,

In this month’s edition, we’re excited to share stories and important updates:

Network News and Highlights

KBHN Call for Proposals 2025: Innovation and Implementation Programs

Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN), in partnership with Brain Canada, is excited to launch a funding opportunity to support bold and impactful projects that improve outcomes for children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

The Innovation and Implementation Programs are designed to scale projects ready for implementation and support KBHN’s mandate to make a difference in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families across Canada.

We’re calling on leaders from the non-profit, private sector, healthcare, or research sectors to bring forward ideas that advance evidence-based solutions ready for implementation and impact, alongside families and youth.

 

Join our upcoming Info Session: KBHN Innovation and Implementation Programs

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT

Location: Online

Register Now

During this session, you’ll learn more about the Innovation and Implementation funding streams, eligibility, application process, and how KBHN supports projects with real-world impact.

KBHN launches new Indigenous Stream
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The Indigenous Stream supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis-led initiatives that improve outcomes for Indigenous children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families, and their communities. This funding stream reflects KBHN’s commitment to reconciliation, respect for Indigenous leadership, and the recognition that meaningful solutions for Indigenous communities must be rooted in the knowledge, priorities, and strengths of Indigenous Peoples.

Call for Applications: Advisory Circle Members
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KBHN invites expressions of interest from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders, Elders, Knowledge Holders, innovators, and community members to form an Advisory Circle that will guide the development and selection process of a new Indigenous-led funding stream.

Partner Opportunities

Kids Brain Health Network, situated at Simon Fraser University (SFU) Burnaby, respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

Le Réseau pour la santé du cerveau des enfants, situé au sein de l’Université Simon Fraser (SFU) de Burnaby, reconnaît respectueusement les territoires traditionnels non cédés des peuples Salish de la Côte, notamment les nations səl̓ilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) et xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam).