Funding no longer available – applicants announced here
The goal of the PlanH program is to support local governments in BC to create the conditions for community health and wellness.
For 2018/19, a special focus of the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund is community health and wellness for Indigenous populations. The Health and Wellness Grant for Indigenous Communities is available to First Nations Bands, First Nations Tribal Councils, Métis Chartered Communities, and Friendship Centres. This grant is now accepting applications until November 5th, 2018.
Do you have ideas to improve the health and wellness of your community?
This grant could be for you! Grant funding can be used to further initiatives that enhance or promote community health and wellness. Focus areas could include social or cultural connectedness, food security, healthy built and natural environments, healthy aging or other topics. Grants of up to $8,500 each are available for up to 10 Indigenous local governments and/or organizations to better understand local needs and to take action to improve community health and wellness in their community or region.
Important Dates:
- November 5th, 2018: Application deadline
- December 14th, 2018: Notification of successful applicants
- January 1–Dec 31st 2019 : Project takes place
- January 31st 2020: Deadline for delivery of final project report
Unsure about your project idea or have questions before applying?
Give us a call or send us an email—we are happy to discuss your ideas with you.
Application Infosheet
An infosheet for the PlanH Health and Wellness Grant for Indigenous Communities application is available here.
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If you’re ready to apply, access the online application form here, or learn more about other ways to apply below.
Opportunity |
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Eligibility |
The following local governments and organizations in BC 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 and organizations who are working in partnership with their health authority and other sectors and who are interested in applying should read the application infosheet thoroughly. |
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Criteria |
The Health and Wellness Grant for Indigenous Communities supports projects that:
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Possible activities/projects to pursue |
Here are a few examples of possible activities you could pursue as a part of this grant stream.
Check out the grant application infosheet for a more detailed list of activities and project examples. |
There are several ways to apply for funding. Choose the option that works best for you:
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Reporting
Final report templates will be posted here and emailed to all successful grant recipients.
FAQs
Have a question? Visit the frequently asked questions page.
Resources & Links
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
grants[at]planh.ca
(250) 590-7210