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Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants

Funding for youth wellness programs in northern communities
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 1, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants support registered Canadian charities and qualified donees serving youth in northern communities. The program funds community-based initiatives in physical activity, nutrition, education, and well-being, including resource centres, exercise programs, sports, and literacy activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Timeline
  • Closing date : October 1, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Sports
  • Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
  • Children & youth
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Community-based youth programs
  • Physical activity and sports programs
  • Nutrition and nutritional literacy initiatives
  • Education and disease prevention programs
  • Community and family resource centres

Documents Needed

  • Completed Grant Application Form
  • One-page cover letter signed by a senior management official
  • Charitable registration number
  • Itemized project budget
  • Balance sheet for the past year, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered charities in Canada
  • Qualified donees in Canada
  • Organizations running youth programs in northern communities

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not registered charities or qualified donees
  • Applicants whose programs are not focused on youth in northern communities

Eligible expenses

  • Program costs tied to youth activities in physical activity, nutrition, education, or well-being
  • Equipment, facility improvements, and skill or knowledge development
  • Other clearly itemized project expenses included in the budget

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • General and administrative costs
  • Personal donations or financial aid, including elite sport or cultural competition
  • Travel, accommodation, meal expenses, and field trips
  • Programs, events, or activities outside Canada
  • Endowment campaigns, advertising, fundraising drives, salaries, and intermediary funding agencies

Eligible geographic areas

  • Northern communities served by The North West Company
  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by the Healthy Horizons Foundation Board of Directors twice a year.
  • Some proposals may be accepted outside the usual deadlines in special circumstances.
  • If approved, the recipient must use the funds for the approved purpose in the Letter of Acceptance.
  • A detailed accounting and follow-up report are required after the grant is received.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed twice a year by the Board of Directors.
  • Special circumstances may allow applications outside the usual deadlines.
  • A one-page cover letter signed by a senior management official is required.
  • If approved, a follow-up report is due within 6 months.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants Program

What is the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants?

Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants support registered Canadian charities and qualified donees serving youth in northern communities. The program funds community-based initiatives in physical activity, nutrition, education, and well-being, including resource centres, exercise programs, sports, and literacy activities.

Who is eligible for the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants program?

To be eligible for the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants program, you must: Registered Canadian charity or qualified donee Youth-focused program Aligned with physical activity, nutrition, education, or well-being

What expenses are eligible under Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants?

Community-based youth programs Physical activity and sports programs Nutrition and nutritional literacy initiatives Education and disease prevention programs Community and family resource centres

Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants?

You can contact Healthy Horizons Foundation Inc. by email at healthyhorizonsfoundation@northwest.ca or by phone at (204) 943-0881.

Where is the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants available?

The Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.

Is the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants?

Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants is funded by Healthy Horizons Foundation Inc.