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HIV Community Wellness Initiative
Supports community-led HIV wellness initiatives
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 20,000 per year for one year to support culturally safe, community-led HIV wellness initiatives. It funds activities such as health promotion, education, capacity-building, resource development, testing access, and holistic support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community education and health promotion on HIV/STIs.
- Improving access to HIV testing, treatment, and related services.
- Culturally safe counseling and peer or community support.
Documents Needed
- Completed application survey.
- Oral or written project proposal.
- Charitable number or Notice of Good Standing, if applicable.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Land-based First Nations in British Columbia.
- Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations serving First Nations communities in BC.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Eligibility and alignment with funding priorities (5 points).
- Community need and relevance of the project response (5 points).
- Project goals, objectives, and overall approach (7 points).
- Activities, community engagement, partnerships, and implementation readiness (8 points).
- Budget, monitoring and evaluation, sustainability, and organizational capacity/risk management (combined criteria assessed in the scoring guide).
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program requirements
- Confirm your organization and project fit the initiative.
- Choose either a written or oral proposal format.
- Step 2: Prepare the proposal
- Complete the application survey.
- Prepare your proposal with the information needed for evaluation.
- Step 3: Request support if needed
- Contact FNHA for help with your application or to schedule a consultation.
- Email HIVProjects@fnha.ca for application support.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application survey or oral proposal during the application period.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the FNHA HIV advisory circle.
- Applications are assessed using the project scoring guide.
- A minimum score of 70% is recommended for funding consideration.
- Oral applications are evaluated using the same criteria as written proposals.
- Selected applicants move to funding agreements and project follow-up reporting.
Additional information
- FNHA accepts both oral and written proposals.
- Support is available for proposal preparation.
- Selected teams receive technical assistance and resources.
- Reporting must follow Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the HIV Community Wellness Initiative Program
What is the HIV Community Wellness Initiative?
This program provides up to CAD 20,000 per year for one year to support culturally safe, community-led HIV wellness initiatives. It funds activities such as health promotion, education, capacity-building, resource development, testing access, and holistic support.
How much funding can be received?
HIV Community Wellness Initiative Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the HIV Community Wellness Initiative program?
To be eligible for the HIV Community Wellness Initiative program, you must:
Land-based First Nations in BC
Indigenous-led not-for-profits serving First Nations in BC
Community-led HIV initiatives
What expenses are eligible under HIV Community Wellness Initiative?
Community education and health promotion on HIV/STIs.
Improving access to HIV testing, treatment, and related services.
Culturally safe counseling and peer or community support.
Who can I contact for more information about the HIV Community Wellness Initiative?
You can contact First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) (FNHA) by email at HIVProjects@fnha.ca.
Where is the HIV Community Wellness Initiative available?
The HIV Community Wellness Initiative program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the HIV Community Wellness Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
HIV Community Wellness Initiative is a Grant and Funding