Northern Health, in partnership with local governments, created a program called Partnering for Healthier Communities (P4HC).
The program supports local committees in granting money to organizations that support healthier living and wellness activities. These local committees are co-chaired by local government and Northern Health, and have a multi-sectorial membership. Through the development of a common vision and of a healthier community, these committees develop initiatives that are based on locally identified risk factors such as lack of exercise and substance misuse.
The committee in Burns Lake, called Building a Better You, has $10,000 left in funding to support eligible individuals and groups.
In order to be eligible for the grants, groups or individuals must be residents of Burns Lake; the project must occur within the Lakes District; the project must be sustainable; and the applicant should demonstrate a commitment to the project through a contribution of their own time and/or financial resources.
The purpose of the grants is to support organizations in developing initiatives that address locally identified risk factors amongst target populations and to build healthier northern communities.
"Northern Health recognizes that it takes partnerships and collaborative approaches to build healthier northern communities," states Northern Health's website.
The deadline for the grant applications in Burns Lake is Nov. 12. For further information, contact Marie Hunter at 250-692-2425 or Kelly Turford 250-692-7577.