Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Public Health develops, manages, and administers a variety of grant programs in support of community organizations actively engaged in health promotion initiatives across the VCH region.
Types of grants
VCH Public Health provides funding to a range of community partners working on health promotion across the VCH region through long-term funding for ongoing programs and one-time-only project support.
SMART and CFAI Grants
The majority of funding is currently committed to providing stable, long-term, core operational and/or program funding through Sharon Martin (SMART) Health Promotion Program Grants and Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) Grants. Given the long-term commitment of this funding, there is no general call for applications anticipated for SMART and CFAI grant programs in the foreseeable future.
One-time-only Health Promotion Project Grants
Each year, VCH Public Health accepts applications in response to current and emerging health promotion priorities and regional health needs through our one-time-only (OTO) project grants for health promotion activities.
How to apply
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One-Time-Only Climate Adaptation Health Promotion Project Grants
The One-time-Only Climate Adaptation Health Promotion Grants support projects that are one-time-only in nature and intent, and that build community resiliency in the face of climate change. Funding may support planning, preparation, and response to extreme weather and other health emergencies, as well as the development of tools and resources to help communities adapt their systems and programs to climate change.
Applicants must be a registered non-profit organization, or First Nation or Métis Nation/organization within the VCH Region (Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Sea-to-Sky, Bella Coola Valley and/or Central Coast).
We are not accepting applications for this grant at this time.
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One-Time-Only Health Promotion and Capacity Building Project Grants
The One-time-Only Health Promotion Project and Capacity Building Grants provide funding opportunities for projects that are one-time-only in nature and intent, and that lead to greater equity in wellness by building on a community’s social, environmental, cultural and economic foundations. OTO grants support organizations to respond to time-limited (rather than ongoing) community and/or programmatic needs, and OCB grants increase the capacity of a health promotion program or organization and its staff in their work.
Funding for this grant program is very limited. Grants are expected to range from $100 to $15,000, with an average grant of $10,000. Approximately 10% of proposed projects typically receive funding.
Applicants must be a registered non-profit organization, school or school district, local government, First Nation or Métis Nation/organization within the VCH Region (Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Sea-to-Sky, Bella Coola Valley and/or Central Coast).
We are not accepting applications for this grant at this time.
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One-Time-Only ACTION Mini-Grants
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Trauma Services and VCH Public Health jointly provide funding opportunities for innovative community-driven projects, partnerships and initiatives that promote the prevention of injuries in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. ACTION Mini-Grants range from $500 to $2,500 in value.
Applicants must be a registered non-profit organization, local government, First Nation or Métis Nation/organization within the VCH Region (Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Sea-to-Sky, Bella Coola Valley and/or Central Coast).
We are not accepting applications for this grant at this time.
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One-Time-Only Vision Zero Grants
The British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program was established in 2021 from the joint partnership of the British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit, the Government of British Columbia, the First Nations Health Authority and the five local health authorities. The purpose is to provide funding for projects that support British Columbian communities planning to make their roads safer. Proposed projects are eligible to receive up to $20,000 in funding to enhance the safety of road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Applicants must be a registered non-profit organization, school or school district, local government, First Nation or Métis Nation/organization within British Columbia.
For more information, please check out the Vision Zero BC website at https://www.visionzerobc.ca/We are not accepting applications for this grant at this time.
Stories of change
Learn about some of the many initiatives supported by VCH Public Health’s Health Promotion Grants.
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) BC: bridging information gaps about aging with spinal cord injury
One of our SMART partners, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) BC, has recently completed an innovative project to support peers as they navigate the challenges of aging with spinal cord injuries.
Wuikinuxv First Nation encourages community to Let Their Spirits Dance
Wuikinuxv Nation’s ‘Let your Spirit Dance’ event in March 2019 fostered community connectedness and leadership, bringing members together from across BC to celebrate their heritage and strengthen bonds impacted by the ongoing effects of colonialism.
Deer Crossing the Art Farm: Raising the curtain on dementia
By engaging individuals living with dementia, their caregivers, and the broader community, this health promotion project aims to transform societal perceptions of aging, decrease stigma, promote conversations, and strengthen social connectedness and community for families living with dementia on the Sunshine Coast.
Tackling climate change through food systems
Squamish Climate Action Network (CAN)’s participatory food sovereignty initiatives strengthen local and regional food systems in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor through collaboration with local governments, schools and community groups, and laying the foundations for greater community resilience, wellness, and social connectedness through food security.
