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Canada Healthy Communities Initiative
Support for COVID-19 resilient community projects
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 31,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2020
- Closing date : October 16, 2020
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative provides up to $31 million over two years to support community-led projects that help communities adapt to COVID-19. It supports small-scale projects focused on safe public spaces, mobility improvements, and digital solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 31,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 11, 2020
- Closing date : October 16, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-led projects that respond to COVID-19 needs.
- Projects creating safe and vibrant public spaces.
- Projects improving mobility options.
- Projects using digital solutions to support communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-governmental not-for-profit organizations.
- Organizations with established capacity and reach in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Government bodies.
- For-profit businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clear benefit to local communities.
- Ability to support projects quickly and cost-effectively.
- Existing capacity and reach.
- Community-level expertise and networks.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program information
- Consult the Call for Applications.
- Review the Applicant Guide for eligibility and application requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Gather the information needed to demonstrate your organization’s capacity and mandate.
- Complete the application materials described in the program documents.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the application through the process described in the Call for Applications.
- Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an open call process.
- One or more organizations are selected before local project intake begins.
- Project proposals are invited only after the funding program is established.
- Additional application details are provided in the Call for Applications and Applicant Guide.
Additional information
- The initiative supports community projects responding to COVID-19 needs.
- A later call for proposals for specific projects will be issued.
- Selected organization(s) will fund local applicants directly.
- The program is intended to support projects with clear local benefits and limited access to other funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Program
What is the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative?
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative provides up to $31 million over two years to support community-led projects that help communities adapt to COVID-19. It supports small-scale projects focused on safe public spaces, mobility improvements, and digital solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Funds up to $31,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 16, 2020.
Who is eligible for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative program, you must:
National reach required.
Experience with programs or grants.
Mandate aligned with communities.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Healthy Communities Initiative?
Community-led projects that respond to COVID-19 needs.
Projects creating safe and vibrant public spaces.
Projects improving mobility options.
Projects using digital solutions to support communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative available?
The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative program is available across Canada.