Applications no longer being accepted for this grant – recipients announced here.
The PlanH Healthy Communities grant program supports local governments in BC as they work with health authorities and other partners to collectively create conditions that enable healthy people and healthy places.
For 2020/21, one of the PlanH Healthy Communities grant program streams focuses on Healthy Community Engagement. These Healthy Community Engagement grants support communities and regions as they take multi-sectoral action to explore, learn, and initiate equitable community engagement strategies. Complete the online application located here.
Important Dates:
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July 15, 2020: Application Deadline
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August 2020: Notification of successful applicants
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Fall 2020–Fall 2021: Project takes place
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September 30, 2021: Deadline for delivery of final project report
Application Guide
A step-by-step guide for completing the the PlanH Healthy Community Engagement Grant application is available here.
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Healthy Community Engagement Grants
Grants of up to $15,000 each plus in-kind supports are available for up to five local governments working with health authorities and other partners to better understand priority areas and local needs and to take action to improve social connectivity 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:
This funding encourages multi-sectoral partnerships. We suggest that ineligible organizations contact eligible organizations to discuss collaborating on a project. 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. |
Criteria |
The Healthy Community Engagement grant stream supports projects that:
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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 |
Reporting
Links to final report templates will be emailed to all successful grant recipients.
Communications Guidance
We ask that projects funded through the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund include written acknowledgment of funding in materials produced as a result of the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund. This includes publicity, conferences, meeting presentations, printed pieces or any other materials that are public and promotional in nature. Guidance on how to acknowledge the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund can be downloaded here. Download the PlanH logo here. Please contact us for different logo formats/sizes and further questions about acknowledgment. We’d love to hear about the progress of your project!
FAQs
Have a question? Visit the frequently asked questions page for this stream or get in touch via the contact information below.
Examples of past projects funded by PlanH can be found here.
Contact
If you have questions or require assistance please contact:
BC Healthy Communities Society
(250) 590-1845