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Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications
Improve access to equity-oriented palliative care
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Community organizations applying as a group (e.g., social programs)
See full eligibility
Overview
This initiative provides up to $100,000 over two years to improve access to palliative approaches to care for people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing. Eligible activities focus on implementation-ready, community-based work delivered by at least two partner organizations.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Design, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve access to equity-oriented palliative care for people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations applying as a group (e.g., social programs)
- Shelters and housing facilities
- Community health centres
- Hospices
- First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous organizations working with homelessness or vulnerable housing
Selection criteria
- Cohort selection will reflect a mix of settings, geographies and populations.
How to apply
Step 1: Build a community partnership
- Form a group of at least two organizations to apply together.
- Confirm the joint focus on improving access to palliative approaches to care for people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing.
- Ensure the community group is prepared to proceed to implementation during the collaborative.
- Demonstrate meaningful partnerships with people who stand to benefit from the services and programming.
- If successful, work with HEC or complete the formal application independently.
- Submit the formal application by October 25, 2023.
- Submit the application in English or French.
- Receive notification of the outcome by the end of January 2024.
Processing and Agreement
- If successful, applicants must complete and submit a formal application by October 25, 2023 (with support from HEC or independently).
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- HEC will notify applicants of the outcome by the end of January 2024.
Additional information
- Communities will be selected to reflect a mix of settings, geographies and populations.
- First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous organizations are encouraged to apply.
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of January 2024.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications Program
What is the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications?
This initiative provides up to $100,000 over two years to improve access to palliative approaches to care for people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing. Eligible activities focus on implementation-ready, community-based work delivered by at least two partner organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications program?
To be eligible for the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications program, you must:
At least two organizations apply together
Implementation-ready community initiative
Partners include people served
What expenses are eligible under Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications?
Design, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve access to equity-oriented palliative care for people experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications?
You can contact Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI) by email at IEAPC-AEASP@hec-esc.ca.
Where is the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications available?
The Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care Cohort 2 Call for Applications program is available across Canada.