Please note this granting stream is no longer accepting applications. Selected applicants announced here.
The Healthy Communities Capacity Building fund (HCCBF) supports partnership development and innovative collaborative action between local governments, health authorities, and other community partners.
For 2017/18, the HCCBF has a special focus on social connectedness. Socially connected communities support strong citizen engagement and increase the health and well-being of residents. Local governments can play a role in improving social connectedness and helping communities thrive by creating strong social environments and resilient neighbourhoods.
Important Dates
- An informational webinar was held on April 26th to help those interested in the grants determine which stream would be appropriate and the important next steps in the grant application process. To listen to the webinar recording, please follow the link here. Download a PDF of the webinar presentation here.
- Online applications are no longer being accepted. Two streams of funding are available to local governments who are working in partnership with other sectors to improve social connectedness in communities or regions; Stream One: Cultivating Connections and Stream Two: Resilient Streets Demonstration Communities. In both streams, partnership development and collaboration between local governments, health authorities, and other community stakeholders is a priority. Review the comparison chart on page 4 of the full application guide to understand the difference between the streams.Local governments may submit separate applications for both Stream One and Stream Two, provided they are for different activities, however a community will not be awarded more than one social connectedness grant. Read the sections below for more information.
Application Guide
A step-by-step guide for completing the grant application for the HCCBF Social Connectedness grant application is available here. Please note: we are no longer accepting applications.
Download the application guide.
Stream One
Cultivating Connections
Grants of up to $15,000 are available for up to six local governments working with other partners to understand and take action to improve social connectedness in their community or region.
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Eligibility |
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
The following organizations are not eligible to apply:
This opportunity could be for you if you:
Eligible local governments who are working in partnership with their health authority and other sectors and who are interested in applying, should read the application guidelines thoroughly. |
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Links and Partnerships in Place |
Identification of key partners and stakeholders is required and collaborative relationships must be in place with multiple organizations. Additional partners and collaborations may be further developed as part of the project. |
Application |
Stream Two
Resilient Streets Demonstration Communities
Grants of up to $20,000 are available for up to four local governments and their partners to adapt and implement the Resilient Streets program, an approach to building social connections between immediate neighbours on residential streets and in residential buildings.
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Eligibility |
The Resilient Streets model can be adapted to a range of community and cultural contexts. We encourage a diversity of communities (rural, urban, First Nations, etc) to apply.
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
The following organizations are not eligible to apply:
This opportunity could be for you if you:
Eligible local governments who are working in partnership with other sectors and who are interested in applying, should read the application guidelines thoroughly. |
Objectives |
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Criteria |
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Timelines |
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Links and Partnerships in Place |
Identification of key partners and stakeholders is required and collaborative relationships must be in place with multiple organizations. Additional partners and collaborations may be further developed as part of the project. |
Application (no longer accepting applications) |
Webinar
An informational webinar was held on April 26th to help those interested in the grants determine which stream would be appropriate and the important next steps in the grant application process. To listen to the webinar recording, please follow the link here. Download a pdf of the presentation here.
Reporting
Final report templates will be posted here and emailed to all successful grant recipients. The Final Budget report can be found here
FAQs
Have a question? Visit the frequently asked questions page.
Resources & Links
- A full list of all the past HCCBF projects funded can be found here
- Visit the Social Connectedness section of the PlanH website
- Read the PlanH Social Connectedness Action guide
- Listen to the June 22, 2015 Social Connectedness webinar recording
- Check out this infographic on how social connectedness affects health and wellbeing
- Read this fact sheet on social connectedness and wellbeing
- Visit the Building Resilient Neighbourhoods program website
Communications Guidance
We ask that projects funded through the HCCBF include written acknowledgment of funding in materials produced as a result of the HCCBF. This includes publicity, conferences, meeting presentations, printed pieces or any other materials that are public and promotional in nature. Guidance on how to acknowledge HCCBF funding can be downloaded here. Download the PlanH logo here. Please contact us for different logo formats/sizes and further questions about acknowledgement. We’d love to hear about the progress of your project!
Contact
If you have questions or require assistance please contact
BC Healthy Communities Society
grants@bchealthycommunities.ca
(250) 590-8432
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