Community Investment Framework

A guide for investment decisions and resource allocation to ensure maximum impact, sustainability, and inclusive reach over the next three years (2025-2028).

We are developing a Community Investment Framework (CIF) to effectively resource the implementation of our Strategy for Community Mental Health.
It will guide investment decisions and resource allocation to ensure maximum impact, sustainability, and inclusive reach over the next three years (2025-2028).

Key Features:

• Shared Priorities: We will collaborate with community leaders and interested parties to establish clear priorities for investment. This will result in a roadmap detailing specific areas of work, desired outcomes, and measurable goals, all aligned with the broader strategy.

• Investable Pipeline: The CIF will identify and prioritize a portfolio of investable projects that directly support essential roles and key opportunities outlined in the Strategy. Compelling business cases will be developed for each project, highlighting their potential impact and return on investment to attract funders.

• Enabling Environment: To facilitate effective investment, the CIF will map out the current funding landscape, including potential municipal, provincial, federal, corporate, and community-based funding sources. Additionally, we will identify key policy and partnership opportunities to drive systemic change in the mental health ecosystem.

• Accountability and Impact: An evaluation framework will be developed and implemented to monitor progress, measure the success of investments,
  and ensure accountability. This data-driven approach will inform continuous improvement and adaptive approaches throughout the implementation of the strategy.

This strategic and collaborative approach to investment will not only maximize the impact of available resources but also promote an ecosystem for effective and equitable investments in our communities.