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Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities
Support for team-based primary care improvement
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to approximately $50,000 per team to strengthen team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities. It supports promising practices, coaching, learning, and evaluation activities that improve access to safer, culturally safe care closer to home.
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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
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing or strengthening a promising practice in team-based primary care.
- Improving access to primary care closer to home.
- Enhancing patient and provider experiences of care.
- Making care safer, including culturally safe care.
- Reducing avoidable emergency department visits.
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 expenses
- Seed funding for participating teams
- Costs related to networking, coaching, and learning activities
- Measurement and evaluation support
- Resources and capability-building activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Northern communities
- Rural communities
- Remote communities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and selected for participation in the program.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome by the end of October 2023.
- Selected teams participate in program activities from November 2023 to September 2024.
Additional information
- Participants receive tailored support to strengthen a promising practice.
- The program supports up to 20 teams across Canada.
- It includes virtual and in-person networking, coaching, and learning activities.
- Measurement, evaluation, and capability-building support are included.
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?
This program provides up to approximately $50,000 per team to strengthen team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities. It supports promising practices, coaching, learning, and evaluation activities that improve access to safer, culturally safe care closer to home.
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 group
Located in northern, rural, or remote communities
Any quality improvement stage
What expenses are eligible under Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities?
Implementing or strengthening a promising practice in team-based primary care.
Improving access to primary care closer to home.
Enhancing patient and provider experiences of care.
Making care safer, including culturally safe care.
Reducing avoidable emergency department visits.
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