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Falls prevention and healthy aging grant
Funding for fall prevention and healthy aging projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This one-time Northern Health initiative provides up to $10,000 to support projects that prevent falls and promote healthy aging for adults 55 years and older. It supports community-based activities with lasting impact in the BC Northern Health Region.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that prevent falls among older adults.
- Projects that promote healthy aging for adults 55 years and older.
- Community initiatives with a lasting impact and ongoing benefit.
- Projects that build partnerships and strengthen community supports.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Project partner details, if applicable
- Letters of support from partners, recommended
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- First Nations Bands and health centres
- Indigenous organizations
- Municipalities and Regional Districts
- Community organizations and service agencies
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Personal businesses
- Northern Health employees, programs, or facilities
- Projects outside the Northern Health Region
Eligible expenses
- Project costs directly related to fall prevention or healthy aging activities.
- Expenses needed to complete the project within the grant timeline.
- Costs for project components supported by seed funding.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prize money or gift cards
- Food for food banks, breakfast programs, or large-scale catering
- Academic research
- One-time events without lasting impact
- Projects outside the Northern Health Region
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Northern Health Region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed and evaluated after submission.
- Projects were assessed against program preferences and criteria.
- Applicants were notified of the outcome after review.
- Funding had to be used under the program conditions.
Additional information
- Multiple applications could be submitted for different projects.
- Applications could be submitted in text or video format.
- Letters of support from project partners were strongly recommended.
- All other funding sources listed in the application needed to be confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant?
This one-time Northern Health initiative provides up to $10,000 to support projects that prevent falls and promote healthy aging for adults 55 years and older. It supports community-based activities with lasting impact in the BC Northern Health Region.
How much funding can be received?
Falls prevention and healthy aging grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant program?
To be eligible for the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant program, you must:
Eligible community or public organizations
Projects for adults 55+
Lasting community impact
What expenses are eligible under Falls prevention and healthy aging grant?
Projects that prevent falls among older adults.
Projects that promote healthy aging for adults 55 years and older.
Community initiatives with a lasting impact and ongoing benefit.
Projects that build partnerships and strengthen community supports.
Who can I contact for more information about the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant?
You can contact Northern Health Authority.
Where is the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant available?
The Falls prevention and healthy aging grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Falls prevention and healthy aging grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Falls prevention and healthy aging grant is a Grant and Funding