Applications no longer being accepted for this grant.
The PlanH Healthy Communities Fund supports local governments in BC to work with health authorities and other partners to collectively create the conditions that enable healthy people and healthy places.
For 2018/19, one of the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund special focuses is on Community Wellness Strategies. These strategies, also known as Healthy Community/City Strategies, are long-term plans that integrate a number of areas of local public policy, which might include transportation, land use, recreation, and housing.
Important Dates
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July 15, 2018: Application deadline
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August 17, 2018: Notification of successful applicants
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September 2018–September 2019: Project takes place
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October 31, 2019: Deadline for delivery of final project report
Application Guide
A step-by-step guide for completing the the PlanH Community Wellness Strategy Grant application is available here.
Community Wellness Strategy Grant
Grants of up to $10,000 each are available for up to five local governments in BC who are collaborating with health authorities and other multi-sectoral partners to develop Community Wellness Strategies in their community or region.
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Eligibility |
The following organizations are 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. |
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Criteria |
The Community Wellness Strategy grant stream supports projects that:
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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. The Final Budget report can be found here.
FAQs
Have a question about the Community Wellness Strategy grant? Visit the frequently asked questions page.
Examples of past projects funded by PlanH can be found here.
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!
Contact
If you have questions or require assistance please contact
BC Healthy Communities Society
(250) 590-8432