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IMAGINE Grants
Funding for community-led health projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: IMAGINE grants now show a June 1, 2026 opening, a July 8, 2026 closing, and a broader set of eligible project areas.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: IMAGINE grants now show a June 1, 2026 opening, a July 8, 2026 closing, and a broader set of eligible project areas.
IMAGINE grants: intake dates and eligible project areas updated
The IMAGINE grants page now shows application intake opening on June 1, 2026 and closing on July 8, 2026, with funding released in September 2026. The eligible applicant language was refreshed for categories such as local governments and schools or Parent Advisory Councils, and the funding priorities now use a broader set of project areas including mental health and wellness, substance-related harms, injury and physical health, food security, climate change impacts, and children, youth, and families.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
July 8, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit organizations and community organizations or service agencies
See full eligibility
Overview
IMAGINE Community Grants support not-for-profit organizations, First Nations Bands and health centres, Indigenous organizations, local governments, schools or Parent Advisory Councils, and community organizations and service agencies in the Northern Health region. Projects may focus on mental wellness, harm reduction, food security, climate health, or children, youth, and families.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
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
- All industries
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Addressing population mental health and wellness, including social and emotional literacy, mental wellness literacy, community belonging, reducing social isolation, and cultural programming
- Preventing and reducing substance-related harms through harm reduction education, stigma reduction, and peer outreach or support programs
- Preventing injury and supporting physical health through walking groups, falls prevention programs, safer community spaces, and equipment sharing programs
- Improving food security and access to nutritious food through community gardens, food sharing programs, community kitchens, traditional or culturally appropriate foods, and food skills education
- Supporting health impacts of climate change and supporting children, youth, and families through climate emergency education, emergency preparedness, youth leadership, safe spaces, and family support programs
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Project budget with all associated costs.
- Letters of support from project partners, if applicable.
- Required evaluation form from any previous IMAGINE-funded project.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations and community organizations or service agencies
- First Nations Bands and health centres
- Indigenous organizations
- Local governments
- Schools or Parent Advisory Councils
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Personal businesses
- Northern Health employees, programs, or facilities
Eligible expenses
- Project costs directly related to community activities and implementation.
- Consumable items, except excluded food-related items.
- Costs needed to complete a project within the program timelines.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- One-time events
- Research projects
- Prize money or gift cards
- Programs where providing food is the primary activity, including food for food banks, breakfast programs, meal delivery service programs, or large-scale catering
- Projects outside the Northern Health region
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern British Columbia.
- Northern Health Region.
Selection criteria
- Projects should be based on a community-identified need and involve community members in planning and doing the work.
- Projects should reflect local culture, strengths, and ways of knowing.
- Projects should be welcoming, inclusive, and respectful, and reduce barriers for participants.
- Projects should address unfair differences in health where possible.
- Priority is given to projects that bring people or organizations together, build new or stronger community relationships, clearly explain partner roles, help people build skills or leadership, strengthen local programs, groups, or networks, and are likely to continue after the grant ends.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or log in to your account
- Access the online grant management system.
- Set up an account if you do not already have one.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Include a clear project plan and budget.
- Add partner information and support letters, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application through the online grant management system.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a screening committee.
- Applications are assessed for clear goals, detailed planning, and budget clarity.
- Funding is not guaranteed and the process is described as competitive.
- Previous recipients must meet evaluation requirements from their last project before applying again.
Additional information
- Projects are considered seed funding for grassroots initiatives.
- Projects should have a lasting impact in the community.
- Partners are not required, but partnerships are preferred.
- Applications should include confirmed funding from other sources, if listed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the IMAGINE Grants Program
What is the IMAGINE Grants?
IMAGINE Community Grants support not-for-profit organizations, First Nations Bands and health centres, Indigenous organizations, local governments, schools or Parent Advisory Councils, and community organizations and service agencies in the Northern Health region. Projects may focus on mental wellness, harm reduction, food security, climate health, or children, youth, and families.
How much funding can be received?
IMAGINE Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 8, 2026.
Who is eligible for the IMAGINE Grants program?
To be eligible for the IMAGINE Grants program, you must:
The project must support at least one listed health and wellness area.
What expenses are eligible under IMAGINE Grants?
Addressing population mental health and wellness, including social and emotional literacy, mental wellness literacy, community belonging, reducing social isolation, and cultural programming
Preventing and reducing substance-related harms through harm reduction education, stigma reduction, and peer outreach or support programs
Preventing injury and supporting physical health through walking groups, falls prevention programs, safer community spaces, and equipment sharing programs
Improving food security and access to nutritious food through community gardens, food sharing programs, community kitchens, traditional or culturally appropriate foods, and food skills education
Supporting health impacts of climate change and supporting children, youth, and families through climate emergency education, emergency preparedness, youth leadership, safe spaces, and family support programs
Who can I contact for more information about the IMAGINE Grants?
You can contact Northern Health Authority by email at healthycommunities@northernhealth.ca or by phone at 250-961-0253.
Where is the IMAGINE Grants available?
The IMAGINE Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.