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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program offers support for healthier school environments in York Region, with a maximum funding amount not stated. It supports student-led healthy school initiatives and related school activities using a comprehensive approach.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
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
- Creating and carrying out a Healthy Schools action plan
- Forming a Healthy Schools Committee
- Running student-led health promotion activities
- Using school health resources and workshops
Documents Needed
- Healthy Schools Committee action plan
- School community survey results
- Participant or activity evaluation forms
- Healthy Schools Committee year-end evaluation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Publicly funded schools in York Region
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
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, referrals, workshops, presentations, and displays.
- Schools can access templates, handbooks, newsletters, and curriculum support resources.
- Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Schools Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Healthy Schools 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 Healthy Schools Grant?
This program offers support for healthier school environments in York Region, with a maximum funding amount not stated. It supports student-led healthy school initiatives and related school activities using 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 school
Located in York Region
Student-led initiative
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Schools Grant?
Creating and carrying out a Healthy Schools action plan
Forming a Healthy Schools Committee
Running student-led health promotion activities
Using school health resources and workshops
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Schools Grant?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin 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 Municipality of West Elgin