Health & Wellness
The following links provide information about health, fitness, diet, nutrition, mind and body, and complementary and alternative therapies.
Please note that the Province of British Columbia is not responsible for the material and/or content presented on any non-provincial government site listed below.
Financial Assistance Programs
Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative - Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
Are requesting eligible organizations to submit applications to fund Métis, Off-reserve Aboriginal and Urban Inuit Prevention and Promotion program projects.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/diseases-maladies/...
Aboriginal Health Initiative Program
Supports and encourages Aboriginal communities to identify; health promotion projects that are culturally meaningful to them
http://www.vch.ca/aboriginalhealth/docs/AHWP.pdf
(PDF, 713KB)
Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association of BC Funding
Is inviting applications for its Aboriginal Seed Grant Program from Aboriginal communities both on and off reserve (including, First Nation and Métis) or organizations running programs for Aboriginal people.
http://www.asra.ca
ActNow BC
British Columbia’s Healthy Living initiative, is designed to give British Columbians the tools and information they need to reach their personal health goals.
http://www.actnowbc.ca
HealthLink BC
Is a comprehensive, one-stop health and wellness resource for British Columbians.
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kbaltindex.asp
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Works with regions and communities to promote wellness and prevent chronic disease.
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca
Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport
Improves health, reduces illness and injury and develops healthier communities for all British Columbians
http://www.gov.bc.ca/hls/index.html
Capital Assistance
Provides grant funding up to $25,000.00 for upgrading community facilities and equipment related to existing programs for seniors.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/community_partnerships/seniors/...
Community Based Awareness — Public Awareness Grants
Up to $4000 grants are available to communities to support marketing campaigns promoting physical activity using the Marketing Action Plan tools and templates. Marketing Action Plan is designed to provide the information needed to promote multiple community events, programs and initiatives and ensure campaign messages reach the target audience.
www.PhysicalActivityStrategy.ca
Daily Physical Activity Planning Grants - British Columbia Recreation & Parks
Support secondary schools and community recreation organizations by bringing stakeholders together to discuss, learn and plan for cooperative action to increase access to physical activity opportunities for grade 10-12 students, primarily those who are currently inactive or vulnerable.
http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/recreation_parks/facilities/network.htm
Hosting B.C. Program (2010 Legacies Now)
Provides grants to B.C. communities to host national and international sports which can be used towards bidding, securing and hosting single sports events.
http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/hosting_bc/
LEAP BC
Literacy, Education, Activity and Play (LEAP) is a new province-wide initiative focused on providing resources and ongoing support to increase literacy, healthy eating, and physical activity in settings where children in their early years (birth to five) live, learn and play.
http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/leap_bc/
Let's Play Project, Rick Hansen Foundation and Province of British Columbia
Funds the construction and renovation of accessible play spaces in British Columbia by building awareness about accessible play and related best practices.
http://www.rickhansen.com/play
PharmaCare
Subsidizes eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies, protecting British Columbians from high drug costs.
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/#
Public Awareness Grant Program, BC Recreation & Parks Association
Supports communities with 25 grants of up to $4,000 each to assist with the implementation of a physical activity public awareness campaign. The campaign will focus on increasing physical activity levels among less-active 35-54 year old adults by raising awareness at the community level to the benefits of and opportunities for physical activity.
http://www.physicalactivitystrategy.ca/index.php...
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