Communities aiming to improve their health goals can for a $10,000 IMAGINE grant offered by Northern Health (NH).
"IMAGINE community grants exist to support projects that address community-led health and wellness initiatives while improving the well-being of all northern B.C. residents," said Northern Health on its .
The application intake will close on May 16, and the health authority will release the funding for approved projects in June 2025.
Proposed projects must support community-based initiatives focusing on one or more health and wellness priorities such as mental wellness, community diversity, harm reduction, climate health action, food security, active living, and community safety.
Eligible grant applicants include not-for-profit organizations, First Nations Bands and health centres, Indigenous organizations, municipalities and regional districts, schools, Parent Advisory Councils, community groups and service agencies.
NH will prioritize projects that build partnerships, address community needs, reduce health inequities and strengthen local capacity. Initiatives that can sustain themselves after funding ends will be preferred during vetting.
The IMAGINE grant has previously funded projects such as building bike racks at 脡cole Jack Cook in Terrace. The racks continue to provide a secure parking solution for students who bike to school, encouraging fitness and daily cycling.
The grant has also supported projects such as the salmonberry garden and learning space at Prince Rupert's 脡cole Roosevelt, mental wellness initiatives in Haida Gwaii, food security programs in Smithers, Prince George and Kitimat, seniors' health classes, and many more across the region.
The grants are not available for prize money, gift cards, food for food banks, or large-scale catering. They also do not cover academic research, individuals or personal businesses, one-time events, or projects outside the Northern Health Region.
NH employees, programs, or facilities cannot apply, though they can list themselves as project partners.
