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Healthy Schools Grant
School health support and resources
Latest source updateLast Update: June 26, 2026Latest change: The Healthy Schools Program page now emphasizes Building Healthy Kids and removes the previously shown grant eligibility, step-by-step school process, and contact email.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 26, 2026
Latest change: The Healthy Schools Program page now emphasizes Building Healthy Kids and removes the previously shown grant eligibility, step-by-step school process, and contact email.
Healthy Schools Program page revised
The Healthy Schools Program page has been substantially revised. It no longer shows the previously posted statement that all publicly funded schools in York Region are eligible to apply for a health promotion grant at the beginning of the school year, and the step-by-step school process and HealthySchools@york.ca contact are no longer visible. The page now highlights Building Healthy Kids and related resources instead, which shifts the visible scope away from a school-grant application pathway and toward general public health programming for schools and families. The Healthy School Student Club guidance and contact details for Access York and the Public Health Nurse remain part of the broader school-health content, but the grant-focused application guidance is no longer presented in the same way.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
York Region Public Health provides consultation, support, programs and resources for schools in York Region on physical activity, mental health and well-being, and healthy school initiatives. Resources include walking supports, Active School Travel, nature backpack lending, PLAY program materials, and Mental Health Awareness Workshops for grades 4-12.
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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
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
- Consultation, support, programs and resources on physical activity for staff, students and parents
- Active School Travel education and initiatives that encourage families to choose active and sustainable travel to and from school
- Outdoor physical activity resources, including the nature backpack program
- PLAY program resources and training for student leaders
- Elementary and Secondary Mental Health Awareness Workshops for grades 4-12
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?
- Schools in York Region
- York Region school staff
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
How to apply
- Schools can contact Access York at 1-877-464-9675 for the Public Health Nurse for their school.
- York Region school staff can contact their Public Health Nurse or email healthyschools@york.ca to borrow the nature backpack or request PLAY resources.
- If interested in the Elementary and Secondary Mental Health Awareness Workshops, contact your school’s Public Health Nurse or call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 or dial 711 with a TTY device.
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
What is the Healthy Schools Grant?
York Region Public Health provides consultation, support, programs and resources for schools in York Region on physical activity, mental health and well-being, and healthy school initiatives. Resources include walking supports, Active School Travel, nature backpack lending, PLAY program materials, and Mental Health Awareness Workshops for grades 4-12.
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?
Consultation, support, programs and resources on physical activity for staff, students and parents
Active School Travel education and initiatives that encourage families to choose active and sustainable travel to and from school
Outdoor physical activity resources, including the nature backpack program
PLAY program resources and training for student leaders
Elementary and Secondary Mental Health Awareness Workshops for grades 4-12
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