The Ontario Ministry of Health would like to support a variety of programs designed to prevent illness and disease. This fund is designed to target provincial level programs that support the province as a whole in respect to prevention of chronic illness and health initiatives. This is a Provincial level grant.

Granting Organization

Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion

Focus Areas

Physical Activity

Community Sport and Recreation

Healthy Eating

Injury Prevention

Substance and Alcohol Abuse

Tobacco Use/Exposure

Mental Health

Grant Description

This grant is intended to support provincial multi-risk factor initiatives to prevent chronic disease and injuries. Provincial projects encompass the province as a whole, with an impact expanding across all four ministry regions; North, Central, East, and West.

Specifics and Requirements

Collaborative projects, where Two or more organizations are committed to working in partnership to achieve common goals. Eligible organizations include not-for-profit (incorporated), First Nations, and Incorporated Aboriginal organizations.

Initiatives must address at least two of the following criteria; Physical activity/sport and recreation, Healthy Eating, Injury Prevention, Substance/Alcohol Abuse, Tobacco use/exposure, Mental Health.

Interested applicants must submit a Statement of Interest (template available online) and will be contacted to discuss the project further.

Funding Amount

Up to 60 percent of the total cost of the eligible project may be awarded.

Deadline

Check online for deadline information.

More Information

For more information please visit http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/english/healthy_communities/provincial.asp