Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 16, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
IMAGINE Community Grants provide up to $10,000 for community-led health and wellness projects in Northern British Columbia. The program supports initiatives focused on priorities such as mental wellness, food security, harm reduction, active living, community safety, and climate health action.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Community-based health and wellness initiatives.
- Projects focused on mental wellness, food security, harm reduction, active living, community safety, climate health action, or community diversity.
- Grassroots projects with ongoing or lasting community benefit.
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- First Nations Bands and health centres.
- Indigenous organizations.
- Municipalities and Regional Districts.
- Schools, PACs, community organizations, and service agencies.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Personal businesses.
- Northern Health employees, programs, or facilities.
- Projects outside the Northern Health Region.
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
- Prize money or gift cards.
- Food for food banks, breakfast programs, or large-scale catering.
- Academic research.
- Individuals or personal businesses.
- One-time events without lasting impact.
- Projects outside the Northern Health Region.
- Operational costs of an ongoing or existing project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern British Columbia.
- Northern Health Region.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the IMAGINE Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the IMAGINE Grants. 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 IMAGINE Grants?
IMAGINE Community Grants provide up to $10,000 for community-led health and wellness projects in Northern British Columbia. The program supports initiatives focused on priorities such as mental wellness, food security, harm reduction, active living, community safety, and climate health action.
How much funding can be received?
IMAGINE Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IMAGINE Grants program?
To be eligible for the IMAGINE Grants program, you must:
Community-led health and wellness project.
Located in Northern British Columbia.
Lasting community impact.
What expenses are eligible under IMAGINE Grants?
Community-based health and wellness initiatives.
Projects focused on mental wellness, food security, harm reduction, active living, community safety, climate health action, or community diversity.
Grassroots projects with ongoing or lasting community benefit.
Who can I contact for more information about the IMAGINE Grants?
You can contact Northern Health Authority.
Where is the IMAGINE Grants available?
The IMAGINE Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the IMAGINE Grants?
IMAGINE Grants is funded by Northern Health Authority