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Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Support team-based primary care improvements in remote communities
Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Participants can receive up to approximately $50,000 per team to implement or strengthen a promising practice. Funding supports improvements that advance equitable access to safe, high-quality team-based primary care closer to home, including culturally safe care.
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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 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
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
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementing a promising practice to improve team-based primary care closer to home.
  • Strengthening an existing promising practice to improve equitable access to primary care.
  • Quality improvement initiatives focused on safer care, including culturally safe care.
  • Improvements intended to enhance patient and provider experiences of primary care.
  • Initiatives designed to help reduce avoidable emergency department visits through stronger primary care access.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Primary care providers and clinics
  • Community-based organizations
  • Municipalities
  • Regional health authorities
  • Indigenous governments and organizations
  • Provincial and territorial governments

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (northern, rural, and remote communities)

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants were expected to be notified of the outcome by the end of October 2023.

Additional information

  • Up to 20 teams across Canada will be supported.
  • Groups at any stage of a quality improvement journey are encouraged to apply (from identifying a need to implementation).
  • HEC planned to notify applicants of the outcome by the end of October 2023.
  • Program activities were planned to run from November 2023 to September 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities. 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 Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities?

Participants can receive up to approximately $50,000 per team to implement or strengthen a promising practice. Funding supports improvements that advance equitable access to safe, high-quality team-based primary care closer to home, including culturally safe care.

How much funding can be received?

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program?

To be eligible for the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program, you must: Team-based primary care focus Northern, rural, or remote communities Promising practice improvement

What expenses are eligible under Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities?

Implementing a promising practice to improve team-based primary care closer to home. Strengthening an existing promising practice to improve equitable access to primary care. Quality improvement initiatives focused on safer care, including culturally safe care. Improvements intended to enhance patient and provider experiences of primary care. Initiatives designed to help reduce avoidable emergency department visits through stronger primary care access.

Who can I contact for more information about the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities?

You can contact Healthcare Excellence Canada (CFHI).

Where is the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities available?

The Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program is available across Canada.

Is the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities is a Grant and Funding

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