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Healthy Schools Grant
School health support and resources
Latest source updateLast Update: July 28, 2026Latest change: Healthy Schools Program guidance was largely removed, with the page now emphasizing general public health campaigns and a changed contact phone number.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 28, 2026
Latest change: Healthy Schools Program guidance was largely removed, with the page now emphasizing general public health campaigns and a changed contact phone number.
Healthy Schools Program content replaced
The Healthy Schools Program page no longer shows the grant guidance applicants were using, including the who-can-apply information, contact instructions, and step-by-step program resources. The page now emphasizes general York Region Public Health campaign content instead, and the main Healthy Schools page phone number changed from 1-877-464-9675 to 1-800-361-5653. Supporting Healthy Schools content also shifted from healthy schools guidance to broader public-health promotion, including the replacement of Building Healthy Kids messaging with Together, We Are York Region Public Health and Get Immunized! campaign content. The Healthy Schools Committee Member Handbook and related resource pages are still present, but the grant-facing application and contact details are materially harder to find.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Healthy Schools Program supports publicly funded schools in York Region through York Region Public Health to promote youth engagement, resiliency and developmental assets. It offers consultations, resources, educational workshops, presentations, displays, and support for student-led healthy schools initiatives that use a comprehensive approach.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Student-led healthy schools initiatives that use a comprehensive approach
Documents Needed
- Healthy Schools Committee action plan
- School community survey results
- Participant or activity evaluation forms
- Healthy Schools Committee year-end evaluation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publicly funded schools in York Region
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
How to apply
- Talk to your school administration about becoming a healthy school.
- Call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 or dial 711 with a TTY device to connect with your school’s Public Health Nurse.
- Email HealthySchools@york.ca if you are interested in this opportunity.
Processing and Agreement
- Schools start by contacting York Region Public Health for guidance.
- The school develops and carries out a Healthy Schools action plan.
- The school reviews and evaluates its activities and results.
- The school celebrates achievements and plans for the next year.
Additional information
- York Region Public Health provides consultations, resources, links to community organizations, referrals to public health services, educational workshops, presentations and displays.
- The Healthy Schools Program includes resources such as the Healthy Schools Committee Member Handbook and the Healthy Start to School brochure.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Schools Grant Program
What is the Healthy Schools Grant?
The Healthy Schools Program supports publicly funded schools in York Region through York Region Public Health to promote youth engagement, resiliency and developmental assets. It offers consultations, resources, educational workshops, presentations, displays, and support for student-led healthy schools initiatives that use a comprehensive approach.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Schools Grant program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Schools Grant program, you must:
Publicly funded schools in York Region
Student-led healthy schools initiatives
Comprehensive approach
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Schools Grant?
Student-led healthy schools initiatives that use a comprehensive approach
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Schools Grant?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York by email at healthyschools@york.ca or by phone at 1-877-464-9675.
Where is the Healthy Schools Grant available?
The Healthy Schools Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Healthy Schools Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Schools Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Healthy Schools Grant?
Healthy Schools Grant is funded by Regional Municipality of York