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Healthy Communities Initiative Regions
Supports healthier, safer communities
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,400,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Laval, Lanaudière, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Canada
Overview
This program provided up to $60.4 million in federal funding over five years. It supported projects that create safe public spaces, improve mobility options, and offer digital solutions for communities affected by COVID-19.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,400,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal, Laval, Lanaudière, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating safe and vibrant public spaces.
- Improving mobility options.
- Offering digital solutions for communities.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Budget model
- Application materials from the online process
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit community partners
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta North
- Atlantic Canada
- BC Central, North & Island
- BC Southern
- Central Eastern Ontario
- Golden Horseshoe
- Manitoba
- Northern Canada and Northern Quebec
- Northern Ontario
- Boreal Hub
- Montreal, Laval and Montérégie
- Lanaudière, Laurentides, Outaouais
- Central Quebec, Quebec area and Eastern Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- South Western Ontario Hub
- Southern Alberta
- Toronto, York Region, and Durham Region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through regional adjudication committees.
- Projects were assessed with an equity-based lens.
- Applicants were informed of results after review.
Additional information
- The application portal is closed.
- Round 2 applicants were to receive results by September 16, 2021.
- Regional review was used to keep local perspectives central.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions. 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 Healthy Communities Initiative Regions?
This program provided up to $60.4 million in federal funding over five years. It supported projects that create safe public spaces, improve mobility options, and offer digital solutions for communities affected by COVID-19.
How much funding can be received?
Healthy Communities Initiative Regions Funds up to $60,400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions program, you must:
Equity-focused applicant
COVID-19-related community need
Fits program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Communities Initiative Regions?
Creating safe and vibrant public spaces.
Improving mobility options.
Offering digital solutions for communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions?
You can contact Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).
Where is the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions available?
The Healthy Communities Initiative Regions program is available across Canada.
Is the Healthy Communities Initiative Regions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Communities Initiative Regions is a Partnering and Collaboration