The 2026 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants deadline has been extended to June 9. The grants, administered by BC Healthy Communities, are offered across two funding streams: Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy. The Community Connectedness funding stream offers grants of up to $5,000 each for projects that foster relationship-building among community members and create long-lasting partnerships. The Healthy Public…
The application process for the 2026 PlanH Healthy Communities grants is expected to open in early Spring. These grants support initiatives that promote health and well-being at the community level. Local and Indigenous governments interested in applying can prepare in advance by reviewing past application materials. This can help them better understand the available grant…
Finding your way around town might seem simple – but for older adults and those living with dementia, confusing signage and poorly designed streets can make the difference between independence and isolation. Vernon is doing something about it. The City has launched a community-wide wayfinding strategy, reviewing its public signage from the ground up –…
How does a city build an anti-racism strategy that genuinely reflects the experiences of those most affected by systemic racism? The City of Salmon Arm offers a compelling example. In this PlanH webinar, speakers from across the Shuswap region share how a multi-sector collaboration came together to develop a community-wide anti-racism strategy — one grounded…
A PlanH webinar | February 25 at 1:00 p.m. Register Building equitable public policy starts with strong relationships – and the City of Salmon Arm is offering a real-world example of how collaboration across sectors can drive meaningful change. On February 25, a one-hour PlanH webinar will explore how Salmon Arm developed a community-wide anti-racism strategy through partnership, respectful engagement, and the inclusion…
The plan for Golden and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area A focuses on creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment for residents of all ages, with a special emphasis on older adults. Guided by the World Health Organization’s age-friendly framework, it identifies key priorities and opportunities across nine community life domains. The plan promotes health, well-being and participation…
Community grant applications that support older adults in B.C. to live independently and stay active are now open. Local and Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities can apply to BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) for 2026 funding between January 19 and March 12, 2026. Applicants may apply for a Stream 1 grant of up to $25,000 to…
This webinar explored how age-friendly and Indigenous-informed approaches can strengthen community resilience and emergency preparedness in B.C. Featuring expert insights and practical tools, the session highlighted inclusive strategies to support people of all ages during climate-driven emergencies. Learn how communities can build safer, more connected, and resilient futures. The webinar featured three key speakers: Kaye…
News & resources from BCHC – January 2026 Building Healthy Communities together 2026 Age-friendly Communities grants to open soon AFC Grants open Jan. 19, 2026, for local and Indigenous governments to support older adults’ independence and engagement through age-friendly projects and plans. READ MORE Sign up for an AFC webinar on emergency preparedness Learn how our speakers improved local emergency preparedness in their B.C. communities. READ MORE READ FULL REPORT Working Together for Public…
Applications open Jan. 19, 2026, offering B.C. local and Indigenous governments grants to plan and deliver age-friendly projects that support older adults independence, safety and social connection