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Northern Healthy Communities Fund

Supports community readiness for rapid economic development
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 15, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Funding supports community readiness near major projects, up to $500,000. Eligible initiatives include capacity-building or capital projects in housing supports, health and addiction supports, emergency services, victim services, childcare, small business resiliency, and local or Indigenous government capacity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 15, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
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
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Capacity-building projects that help communities adjust to growth related to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada.
  • Capital projects that help communities adjust to growth related to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada.
  • Housing projects that include wraparound services for residents.
  • Initiatives that strengthen health supports, addiction counseling, emergency services, victim services, violence prevention/support, childcare, small business resiliency, or local/Indigenous government capacity.

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

  • Communities adjacent to the LNG Canada and Coastal GasLink projects.

Additional information

  • The fund is focused on communities adjacent to the LNG Canada and Coastal GasLink projects.
  • Applications are evaluated on a quarterly basis.
  • Applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines on the funder website.
  • Applicants are encouraged to discuss their project with Northern Development staff before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Northern Healthy Communities Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Northern Healthy Communities Fund. 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 Northern Healthy Communities Fund?

Funding supports community readiness near major projects, up to $500,000. Eligible initiatives include capacity-building or capital projects in housing supports, health and addiction supports, emergency services, victim services, childcare, small business resiliency, and local or Indigenous government capacity.

How much funding can be received?

Northern Healthy Communities Fund Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Northern Healthy Communities Fund program?

To be eligible for the Northern Healthy Communities Fund program, you must: Project supports community social service readiness Project aligns with an eligible category Linked to LNG Canada/Coastal GasLink impacts

What expenses are eligible under Northern Healthy Communities Fund?

Capacity-building projects that help communities adjust to growth related to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada. Capital projects that help communities adjust to growth related to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada. Housing projects that include wraparound services for residents. Initiatives that strengthen health supports, addiction counseling, emergency services, victim services, violence prevention/support, childcare, small business resiliency, or local/Indigenous government capacity.

Who can I contact for more information about the Northern Healthy Communities Fund?

You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).

Where is the Northern Healthy Communities Fund available?

The Northern Healthy Communities Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Northern Healthy Communities Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Northern Healthy Communities Fund is a Grant and Funding

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