Open
Closing Soon
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 3,500
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $3,500 to support community wellness initiatives. Funds local health promotion projects aligned with Community Health Board priorities and population health approaches.
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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
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,500 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Nova Scotia
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
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local community projects that improve health and wellness using a population health approach
- Health promotion initiatives aligned with Community Health Board (CHB) priorities in the current community health plan
- Projects implementing recommendations from the CHB Community Health Plan
- Community initiatives addressing Social Determinants of Health (e.g., income, education, social supports, early childhood development)
- Partnership-based wellness initiatives that support healthier communities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit groups working to improve health in their communities
Additional information
- Wellness Funds support a health promotion or population health approach to wellness.
- Projects are intended to address Social Determinants of Health (e.g., income, education, social supports, early childhood development).
- Projects are meant to support implementation of recommendations in the CHB Community Health Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wellness Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Wellness 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 Wellness Fund?
Provides up to $3,500 to support community wellness initiatives. Funds local health promotion projects aligned with Community Health Board priorities and population health approaches.
How much funding can be received?
Wellness Fund Funds up to $3,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Wellness Fund program?
To be eligible for the Wellness Fund program, you must:
Non-profit group
Aligns with CHB health priorities
Population health approach
What expenses are eligible under Wellness Fund?
Local community projects that improve health and wellness using a population health approach
Health promotion initiatives aligned with Community Health Board (CHB) priorities in the current community health plan
Projects implementing recommendations from the CHB Community Health Plan
Community initiatives addressing Social Determinants of Health (e.g., income, education, social supports, early childhood development)
Partnership-based wellness initiatives that support healthier communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Wellness Fund?
You can contact Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA).
Where is the Wellness Fund available?
The Wellness Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Wellness Fund?
Wellness Fund is funded by Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
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