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Wellness Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative wellness projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Wellness Innovation Fund provides up to $10,000 per year to support innovative wellness projects. It helps launch new initiatives or improve existing programs for CGMH patients and the South Georgian Bay community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching innovative wellness-focused projects and programs
- Improving existing wellness programs
- Collaborative initiatives supporting health and wellness in the South Georgian Bay community
Documents Needed
- Completed grant proposal form
- Project summary and description
- Budget for the project
- Organization information, if no website is available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- For-profit organizations applying through a not-for-profit sponsor
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations applying without a not-for-profit sponsor
- Projects aimed at revenue growth for a for-profit organization or individual
Eligible expenses
- Seed funding for project start-up costs
- Costs to improve an existing wellness program
- Project costs for a one-year period
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects intended for revenue growth for a for-profit organization or individual
Eligible geographic areas
- Collingwood
- Wasaga Beach
- The Blue Mountains
- Clearview Township
- Neighbouring communities in the Municipality of Grey Highlands
Selection criteria
- Forward-thinking and innovative approach
- Measurable wellness outcomes
- Direct benefit to CGMH service communities
- Collaboration with two or more not-for-profit or charitable partners
- Financial sustainability plan
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the grant proposal forms.
- If you do not have a website, attach a one-page organization profile.
- Prepare the project budget and sustainability information.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Return the completed proposal and any applicable attachments by email.
- Send the application to Anne-Marie Underhill at underhilla@cgmh.on.ca.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The application is vetted before committee review.
- Successful applicants are notified after the review process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and vetted by the CGMH Foundation President & CEO before committee review.
- The Fund Advisory Committee reviews vetted applications and selects successful applicants.
- Successful applicants are notified before funding is released.
- A signed Grant Agreement is required before funds are disbursed.
- Successful projects are publicly announced after the agreement is received.
Additional information
- Applicants can partner with other community organizations.
- Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement before funds are released.
- Funded projects require annual reporting for multi-year support.
- Written project evaluations are required by February 28 following the funding year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Wellness Innovation Fund Program
What is the Wellness Innovation Fund?
The Wellness Innovation Fund provides up to $10,000 per year to support innovative wellness projects. It helps launch new initiatives or improve existing programs for CGMH patients and the South Georgian Bay community.
How much funding can be received?
Wellness Innovation Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Wellness Innovation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Wellness Innovation Fund program, you must:
Located in the CGMH service area
Not-for-profit or charitable preferred
Wellness-focused project
What expenses are eligible under Wellness Innovation Fund?
Launching innovative wellness-focused projects and programs
Improving existing wellness programs
Collaborative initiatives supporting health and wellness in the South Georgian Bay community
Who can I contact for more information about the Wellness Innovation Fund?
You can contact Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation (CGMHF) by email at underhilla@cgmh.on.ca or by phone at 705-444-8645.
Where is the Wellness Innovation Fund available?
The Wellness Innovation Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Wellness Innovation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Wellness Innovation Fund is a Grant and Funding