Fall intake period open for Northern Health's Resilient Communities Grant program

The ability for communities to respond to adverse situations is the concept for a grant opportunity program from Northern Health that is now underway, with the Health Authority introducing their intake for the Northern Resilient Communities Grant.

And as it has for much of the last two years, the program is being framed in the scope of the era of COVID-19 and the challenges that it has brought to communities across the north.  

The  program one which Northern Health notes can help address some of the issues and concerns found across the region.

Towards the road ahead for participants, applicants can submit their application towardsfunding for groups and organizations who need assistance in adapting their practices and/or respond to new community health and wellness needs.

The application guide, highlights how the program is designed to support Community organizations or service agencies, Not for Profits, Indigenous Organizations, Schools and PACs, Municipalities or Regional Districts as well as First Nations Bands and Health Centres. 

The guide also answers a range of Frequently asked questions about the program.

"This funding is aimed at supporting groups and organizations who need assistance adapting, maintaining or establishing practices in response to emerging community health and wellness needs. 

All proposed use of funds MUST abide by provincial public health orders and notices. 

Grants are available for a maximum of $10,000."

The timeline of the program is as follows:

You can learn more about the program here. 

The application form to launch your process forward is available here.

Further notes on Northern Health themes can be explored here.