Grants awarded to 20 local governments across BC to support community health and well-being
More local governments in BC will now be able to embark on projects to improve community health and well-being for their constituents, thanks to $125,000 in new grants and additional customized supports recently awarded by PlanH, a partnership of BC Healthy...
A place to call our own: The connection between community well-being and placemaking
Place affects our health in multiple, powerful ways. In fact, it’s now known that the majority of individual health outcomes actually depend on the environment that we live in, rather than our genetic makeup (Raphael, 2009). However, not all spaces have been created equitably. This equitable making of place is essential to both individual and community health. Placemaking is one way in which individuals and communities are attempting to strengthen their connection to place and the appropriateness of it.
Creating Age-Friendly Communities from the Ground Up
Did you know that 7 out of the 10 Canadian municipalities with the largest portion of seniors are located in B.C.? As a result, more communities are exploring what it means to become age-friendly, supporting all stages, from childhood through to later years....
Two Grant Opportunities Available for Local Governments
These granting opportunities have recently closed, but a new funding stream will be opening in September! Stay up to date with our latest grant offerings by subscribing to our eNews or following us on Facebook or Twitter. Looking for more funding opportunities? Check...