{"id":3713,"date":"2026-02-19T15:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/?page_id=3713"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:00:31","slug":"planh-grants-application-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/planh-grants-application-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PlanH Grants Application Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_cdb3ea-b4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6e38d2-53\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>If you are eligible and working with other groups or organizations, make sure to read the application guidelines carefully before applying.&nbsp;This is a step-by-step guide to help you fill out your grant application for the PlanH Healthy Communities Grants. In 2026, there are two types of grants you can apply for: Community Connectedness and Healthy Public Policy.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: This isn\u2019t the actual application form. This guide gives you important details, like background info, grant guidelines and steps on how to apply.&nbsp;<\/em> If you prefer, you can download a PDF version of this Application Guide web page <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20-02-2026-PlanH_HealthyCommunitiesGrant_ApplicationGuide.pdf\">here<\/a> (the FAQ is online only).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_5ec10a-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_5ec10a-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_5ec10a-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_5ec10a-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_5ec10a-28 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_5ec10a-28 > 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Overview<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column3713_ff9422-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_ff9422-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_ff9422-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_ff9422-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_ff9422-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_ff9422-9d > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a77a62-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a77a62-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a77a62-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_a77a62-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a77a62-46\">1.1 Program Goal<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2012, PlanH has given out over 305 grants to Indigenous and local governments in British Columbia. <strong>The goal of the PlanH Program is to support Indigenous and local governments, including health authorities, to advance policies, programs and strategies aimed at improving health equity, and well-being.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, PlanH is funding projects in two areas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_f022cf-0d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_f022cf-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_f022cf-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_f022cf-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_f022cf-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_f022cf-0d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_2ba86c-89 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_2ba86c-89 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_2ba86c-89\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Community Connectedness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_27e273-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_27e273-fb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_27e273-fb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Healthy Public Policy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects applying for the Healthy Public Policy grant should align with at least one of the six population and public health priorities from B.C.\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/health\/about-bc-s-health-care-system\/public-health\/pph-framework\/bc_population_and_public_health_framework.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Population and Public Health Framework: Strengthening Public Health.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best Start in Life,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Impacts of Climate Change,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicable Disease Prevention &amp; Response,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-communicable Disease &amp; Injury Prevention,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention &amp; Reduction of Substance-related Harms&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Mental Health &amp; Wellness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the <strong>FAQ below<\/strong> for more details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC) runs the Healthy Communities Grants as part of the PlanH program. PlanH&nbsp; works with health authorities, local and Indigenous governments and the Ministry of Health to create healthier communities that focus on people, society and the environment. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_b0f0bb-e6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_d0bf7e-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7\"]{font-style:normal;background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5f5ff-e7\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Application Tip <\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_aeb1c5-11\">Upstream projects have more impact.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects that focus on preventing problems before they start have a bigger impact. These projects use strategies to improve basic social, physical, and economic conditions. They help remove obstacles and provide support so people can be as healthy as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These strategies make sure everyone has access to healthcare and services to help reduce the negative effects of unfair disadvantages on their health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_de0644-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_de0644-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_de0644-88\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b7628-ed\">1.2 Applicant Eligibility<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The following groups can apply for the grant:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_a8d90f-6c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a3b69d-8a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a3b69d-8a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">First Nations Bands<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_7a433b-23 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_7a433b-23\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">First Nations Tribal Councils<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_bc5fa2-1a .kt-svg-icon-list-text 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mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_29496c-ef\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Non-profit Organizations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_40d69e-01 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_40d69e-01\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">School Districts <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications need to be fully filled out and should include a budget and a basic work plan. Keep in mind that projects focusing on at least one of the six priorities, as well as promoting Truth, Rights &amp; Reconciliation, health equity and anti-racism, are more likely to be funded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A letter of support from your regional health authority the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) or other partners is recommended but not required.&nbsp; If you have questions or want to set up a call, email <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you apply, make sure you are part of an eligible Indigenous or local government, that you have read this guide, and that your project qualifies for support.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8065d2-8a\">1.3 Grant Streams Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><br><strong><strong>COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS<\/strong><\/strong><\/th><th><br><strong>HEALTHY PUBLIC POLICY<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>OBJECTIVE<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">To enhance a sense of belonging within local community.<\/td><td>To foster the development of healthy public policy at the local community level.*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER GRANT<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5,000<\/td><td>$15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>APPLICATION DUE DATE<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">June 2, 2026<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ADJUDICATION PERIOD<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Successful applicants notified in August<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PROJECTS START<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">September 1, 2026<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FINAL REPORTS DUE <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">October 1, 2027<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LATEST PROJECT END <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">September 30, 2027<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><br><strong>* Healthy Public Policy Initiatives must align with one or more of the following six population and public health priorities: Best Start in Life, Health Impacts of Climate Change, Communicable Disease Prevention &amp; Response, Non-communicable Disease &amp; Injury Prevention, Reduction of Substance-related Harms or Population Mental Health and Wellness<\/strong> \u2013 see Application FAQ below for more information.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-3713_15be2e-20 .kt-block-spacer{height:21px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-3713_15be2e-20 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-3713_15be2e-20\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The PlanH Healthy Communities Grants support projects that focus on prevention. This means working to identify health issues before symptoms develop instead of dealing with them after they arise. This approach looks at the bigger picture, like social and environmental factors that affect health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These actions take place where we live, work and learn. They focus on solving problems like unfair treatment, racism, and wealth inequality that can harm people\u2019s health. [Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/nccdh.ca\/images\/uploads\/Moving_Upstream_Final_En.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health<\/a>.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane3713_d9dde0-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">FAQ<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03b7b1-64\">1.0 <strong>Eligibility Criteria and Requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7050cc38cd6f852d54ec1dae0eb76f5c is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>1.1 Who can apply for PlanH grants?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_4f5ea1-64\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>The following government organizations can apply for the grant:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Nations Bands&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Nations Tribal Councils&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00e9tis Chartered Communities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Municipalities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional Districts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-governing First Nations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following organizations cannot apply:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For-profit groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Authorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital foundations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-profit Organizations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School districts&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>BC Healthy Communities wants groups to work together. If an organization is not eligible to apply for a grant, they are encouraged to work with another organization that is eligible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.2 <strong>The local government must be the primary applicant, but if mine doesn\u2019t have the ability to do this work right now, can a non-profit or social planning group take the lead instead?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. We want local governments to be involved in a real way. Think about how this project could help shape their future decisions. Are they ready to support this work in the long run? Does it match their strategic priorities and policy goals?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A partner organization may take a leading role in the day-to-day management of the project, but the main applicant is still responsible for making sure all rules and requirements are followed (check the Reporting Obligations and Financial Steps).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-119a034b443b21ea4e16fb3372a7ee77 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>1.2 Are these grants available to entrepreneurs?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_5c419f-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>No, business owners and for-profit companies can&#8217;t apply. Eligible applicants may include consultant fees or service costs in budgets. Please see Can the PlanH Healthy Communities grants be used to fund consultant fees? and section 4.4 of the application guide for a list of eligible\/ineligible expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6b92c827975955a0d6b5bbe627c5edfc is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>1.3 Do you need a resolution from the City Council or Chief and Council to apply?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_80ca83-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>No, you don\u2019t need a resolution from the City Council or Chief and Council to apply for a PlanH grant. But if the council supports your project, it could make your application stronger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-75a38ab1aaa63ccd11cc55585b5b32f9 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>1.4 Is matching funding required for these grants?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_4deb8d-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to provide matching funds or other support, but it&#8217;s a good idea because it can help projects succeed. We understand that $5,000 or $15,000 may not be enough to support all the work required for projects, but this funding can support part of the project and could help start plans. Your application budget should show where all the money is coming from, whether it&#8217;s confirmed or projected, and whether it&#8217;s cash or donations of goods and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-279e9c3bd9cfd5d7eb4c70eb2402929f is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>1.5 What would be the best governmental department to manage this type of project?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6d2a1e-9e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Applications won\u2019t be judged based on a specific government department. Several departments like Planning, Sustainability, and Community Services might work together since this project could involve different areas such as transportation, land use, recreation, and housing. How this works will depend on how your local or Indigenous government is set up and what resources they have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-eceac9f825b71a5bc4d9818b2f75ad26 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>1.6 Are unincorporated communities eligible for the funds?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_bf28fd-26\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. The regional district would be the party that applies for funding. There may be exceptions for communities that do not fall under a regional district area. In those cases, please contact us to confirm eligibility before applying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_12b5ca-19\">2.0 Eligible projects and activities&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2d35709459a8c07c81b49f4baa0ab4af is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>2.1 What can grant funds can be spent on?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_d572ad-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Please see sections below for a list of eligible and ineligible expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f6c8d654c2ec23ebfeb96ac8edf19e15 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>2.2 Can we use this funding for capital costs?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_b07e8c-a5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>You can use this funding for capital costs, but they can&#8217;t be more than 40 percent of the total PlanH funds. Capital costs include things like computers, furniture, tools, or fixtures. For more details on budgeting, check section 4.4 of the application guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9560b8f041fd37516de320086d1ff080 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>2.3 Can the PlanH Healthy Communities grants be used to fund consultant fees?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_8ba1fa-4e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The grant can be used to pay for consultant fees, but communities need to show how the consultant will work with local or Indigenous governments and help them build capacity for the future. PlanH grants also offer extra support from BC Healthy Communities staff, which might help cover some consulting needs. Please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a> for more information on the types of support we can provide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_089d85-bc\">3.0 Eligible Costs&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bacaa79ed5040e3846bd55a60732b352 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>3.1 Examples of Acceptable Consultant Costs<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6b12f6-a4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Hosting events or workshops that help local or Indigenous governments build capacity and work better with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helping local or Indigenous governments create a plan to improve health and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-afb75c5b97d07ffdf2dba824f945df5d is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>3.2 Examples of Unacceptable Consultant Costs<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_f128a1-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_f128a1-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Creating a report without talking to or working with local or Indigenous government staff or council.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f71b25f505623540f15061745b6df31a is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>3.3 Can the grants be used to fund partnership work that is ongoing?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6d3da2-88\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. But applicants need to explain how the grant will help make their partnership stronger and more effective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c89d655154a82a0cb963f59b70182973 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>3.4 Can the grants be used to fund work that has already taken place?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_8660df-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_8660df-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>No. The grant money can only be used for future work that hasn\u2019t been finished yet. The work can already be in progress and doesn\u2019t have to be a brand-new project, but it can&#8217;t be used for things that are already done or expenses that have already been paid for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0c5e1d5cc762e9cfa8d84acb0de3d6c4 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>3.5 Changing policy takes time. Can our Healthy Public Policy stream application focus on one part of a policy change process?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_acace5-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_acace5-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>We know our grants are small compared to what it takes to update, review, or create a new policy from start to finish. PlanH grants can help support existing projects, support the inclusion of an equity lens by covering costs like honorariums, and recognize the time and effort people put into engagement activities. The funds can also be used for one part of a project or combined with other funding sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8d1e90-d8\">4.0 Multiple Applications, Future Funding, and Past PlanH Grant Recipients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-83aee9c35b9e94796be8c8a899651ce7 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>4.1 Can communities apply for both streams of the PlanH Healthy Community Grants in the same year (the Community Connectedness Grant and the Healthy Public Policy Grant)?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_14a130-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_14a130-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_14a130-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. Communities can apply for both types of funding, but because there are many applications, it&#8217;s not likely they will get money for both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b5bcdb672e199034029318bbb52266d0 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>4.2 Can an applicant apply for more than one activity?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_f63cd9-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. You can submit separate applications for different activities. For example, if you want funding for three activities, you need to send three different applications. But it&#8217;s not likely that more than one project will get funded.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e8732bf7ac54a00f846ac4f14ee80b9f is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>4.3 Will you accept multiple applications from regional districts?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_4d7504-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_4d7504-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. Regional districts can send multiple applications, but it&#8217;s not likely that more than one project for the same community or area will get funded. For more details, check the answer to the question about applying for more than one activity above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a0c84df3eeddab7be956e2f28e63fc08 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>4.4 We have received PlanH funding previously. Are we able to apply again?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_5d52db-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_5d52db-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Previous grant recipients can apply, but all final reporting due for earlier activities must have been completed and submitted before applicants will be considered for a new granting cycle. Applicants must also show how the new activities differ from and\/or build on the work completed as part of earlier activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7068334e824fbbb48f917869d2cbb26d is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>4.5 Will this program be available next year?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_b2ddc9-a1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Not necessarily. PlanH funding is renewed every year, and the focus areas change based on new issues and funding. The best way to stay updated on PlanH news is to <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/newsletter-landing-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_277a4a-c3\">5.0 Adjudication process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-80d7f5bac5a620a14daa7ea20dadd198 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>5.1 What are the criteria for assessing applications?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_bf2eae-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>All applications are screened for eligibility as defined in the grant application guide. Applications will be assessed by our adjudication committee on the connection between project activities and objectives, as well as proposed expenses. Projects that demonstrate equity, collaboration, sustainability and an upstream approach will be favoured.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-75e86bac00b428eb14176a9a92070938 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>5.2 Will the grants be divided equally amongst the health authority regions?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_a7e18d-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>We try to make sure communities from all over the province get a fair chance, we also give priority to the overall quality of each application. Grants will be shared across different health authority regions, but not every region will always get the same number of grants. Also, thanks to a partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH), extra grants are available for projects in the VCH region. Check the section below for more details on these extra grants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8b23cd74ebffe323f67ce701c19770dc is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>5.3 Is it possible to meet with BC Healthy Communities prior to submitting an application to ensure that the application has the greatest chance of success?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_38707e-48{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_38707e-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_38707e-48\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. Communities are encouraged to contact BC Healthy Communities Society to discuss potential ideas prior to submitting an application. For further information, please contact <a href=\"mailto:grants@planh.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bba01d410aef0802391d3cfed0430f5a is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>5.4 What are the chances of a small community getting a grant? We can\u2019t generally compete with larger communities and organizations.<\/summary><style>.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_d2f81c-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>PlanH has a strong history of giving grants to small and rural communities. When we review applications, we consider things like community size and location to make sure funding is equitable. If your community meets the funding requirements, we encourage you to apply!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-df5a5dccdffa78be6e1cea4bd2810e75 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>5.5 We need time to submit a staff report to the council for their approval and that is a four-to-six-week process. Any chance of the deadline being extended?<\/summary><style>.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_9bbffe-4b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>No. The application period for PlanH grants lasts at least six weeks to give people enough time to apply. To keep things on schedule, we can\u2019t offer application extensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_731290-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_731290-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_731290-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_731290-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_731290-e8\">6.0 Reporting obligations and financial processes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-52af7e8a2d1afaad49e75cc99ea72509 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>6.1 Will I need to submit a final report?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_22b647-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_22b647-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. If you get a PlanH Healthy Communities grant, you will need to complete a final report when your project is done. You can submit the report after spending all the funds and finishing all the planned activities that aren\u2019t tied to holdback funds. If you think you might not be able to turn in your final report on time, please email <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a>. Here is an <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PlanH-2024-Final-Report.pdf\">example<\/a> of a past final report survey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is committed to incorporating culturally safe practices into our evaluation approaches. For example, interview-based final reporting can be arranged upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a977300025f4b74ad2c1c8866cdcd7f2 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>6.2 What if there are changes to my project?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_843aa5-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>To propose any changes to your workplan, timeline or budget, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:grants@planh.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-deca910cdc1d7880a2c5e95520555b00 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>6.3 Is there a holdback on a portion of the funds we will receive?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_25a8e3-41\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Yes. BC Healthy Communities will hold back 20% of the grant until you finish and submit the final report. Successful applicants will receive more details in the Funding Agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5624d8e2a25f0d9241f738d212dd6b5f is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>6.4 What is the timeline for grant activities?&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_7cbb84-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>If you are approved for a PlanH grant in 2026, your project should take place between September 2026 and September 2027. You must submit your final report by October 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ed92f84d58caf829c5622535d1bed0df is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>6.5 How do grant recipients acknowledge funding?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_15018c-79{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_15018c-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_15018c-79\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Projects that receive funding from the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund must acknowledge the partnership between BCHC and the Province of British Columbia by using their logos and specific wording. Guidelines for recognizing financial support from PlanH and the Province of British Columbia can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/grantee-resources\/\">here<\/a> on our website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_83df30-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_83df30-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_83df30-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_83df30-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_83df30-36\">7.0 Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Additional Grants in the Healthy Public Policy Stream<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a4796122ff5b50dc8163ce7e2a320299 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>7.1 My Healthy Public Policy grant application is for an Indigenous or local government in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region. Is there a separate application for the funds through this partnership?<\/summary><style>.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_07e6b9-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>No. VCH is funding additional grants of up to $15,000 within the existing PlanH Healthy Public Policy stream. Additional applications are not required. Applicants should state that they are within the VCH health region in their application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e93dcc-ae\">8.0 Key terms and ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dbce749f2554c9a4705cd9d94edfbf81 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>8.1 Why is the issue of community connectedness important right now?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_e31808-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_e31808-1b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Being isolated can seriously affect communities. People may feel depressed, have trouble focusing, struggle with work, or even develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many studies show that these effects can last a long time, especially if the isolation period is long. If nothing is done, this can cause social and economic problems. Also, being alone for too long may harm both individuals and communities, just like not getting enough exercise or having limited access to healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying hopeful and finding joy is important especially during difficult times. We encourage communities to take steps to help people stay connected and support one another. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dd3eed5db72d1a2cd08d13d3767aa341 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>8.2 Why are healthy public policy initiatives important?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_423bdf-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_423bdf-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Healthy public policies are directions, guidelines and actions informed by evidence and best practices with the goal of helping people to stay healthy. Our Healthy Public Policy grant program helps communities change or create new policies that aim to help people stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a public policy to truly support health, it also needs to be equitable. Governments should make small but important changes to fix unfair impacts. By making and reviewing policies through an equity lens, local and Indigenous governments can help create lasting benefits for all community members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_104da9-2a\">9.0 Healthy Communities Approach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-96f796dddb09c720657a5ed4797b1403 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>9.1 Do you have more information about the Healthy Communities model?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_212ffa-93 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_212ffa-93\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The Healthy Communities approach understands that where people live, work, and interact affects their health and well-being. These factors, called social determinants of health, are not in a person\u2019s control and have a bigger impact than personal choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy communities make it easier for people to lead healthy lives through community design, planning and health promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about the Healthy Communities approach on <a href=\"http:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a>. Our jargon buster introduces key Healthy Communities terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8ca8c4-0c\">10.0 Target Population<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-048ea4a3ec9b9a9ed592b1ad21e53509 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>10.1 The application asks if there is a \u201ctarget population\u201d for the project. Can you give me an example?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_a3d0f6-c6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Not everyone in a community has the same level of health. Many things, like money, where people live, and their surroundings, can affect their well-being. Each community is different and may focus on helping certain groups stay healthy. These groups might include seniors, Indigenous Peoples, immigrants, kids and teens, low-income families, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those with mental health challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2e719a-3e\">11.0 Upstream and Equitable Public Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-76ac03014b3b06451a8129ddff25da05 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>11.1 Our community is interested in applying for the Healthy Public Policy stream, but we are struggling to understand what upstream and equitable public policy looks like and how best to align with the Population and Public Health Priorities. Do you have any ideas or resources?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_825280-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_825280-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_825280-a7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Absolutely! You can find a list of healthy public policies that other communities have used on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/healthy-public-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Public Policy page<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/planh-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCHC website<\/a>. In addition to these examples, we strongly encourage local and Indigenous governments to focus on making policies equitable for everyone in their community\u2019s priority areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_380d02-08\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_380d02-08\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_380d02-08\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_380d02-08 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_380d02-08\">12.0 BCHC Supports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3a71627d69b70b27fe9fede504f28549 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>12.1 What are the supports BCHC provides?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_2aeb41-bb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>BCHC can support communities through the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing an equity-informed policy framework, or integrating an equity lens into an existing policy framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embarking on engagement, implementation or evaluation processes for strengthening the equitability of a policy under development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting a policy analysis from an equity perspective; looking through an equity lens to revise an existing policy or plan, such as a transportation plan, housing strategy, poverty reduction strategy or election bylaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initiating an exploratory study or report on a potential healthy public policy in your community, such as a feasibility study for an agricultural land trust or a report on the potential impact of a participatory budgeting process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2903a21964408ddf2b7200e79ad0b764 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>12.2 Why are projects under the Healthy Public Policy Stream required to align with one or more of the six Population and Public Health Priorities?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_08a2b0-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Government organizations, including First Nations bands, M\u00e9tis chartered communities, and municipalities, have an important role in shaping the health of the population and reducing health inequities in our province. As one way to advance this, the Ministry of Health released a provincial framework for population and public health, B.C.\u2019s Population and Public Health Framework (\u2018the framework\u2019). The framework identifies six priorities for population and public health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best Start in Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Impacts of Climate Change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicable Disease Prevention &amp; Response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-communicable Disease &amp; Injury Prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention &amp; Reduction of Substance-related Harms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Mental Health &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The priorities are also grounded in three foundational principles: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Truth, Rights &amp; Reconciliation, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Equity &amp; Anti-Racism, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System Capacity.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiatives that align with these priorities and advance Truth, Rights &amp; Reconciliation, health equity, and anti-racism are more likely to receive funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please see Appendix A below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-75c86afe526a9d40662da78837782bc1 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e4edad;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px\"><summary>12.3 The grant materials mention that successful applicants will receive access to resources\/supports from BC Healthy Communities. What is included in this portion of the grant?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_be4dad-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Our team at BC Healthy Communities provides customized support. This help is tailored to fit each group&#8217;s needs and given on a case-by-case basis. Check section 4.5 of the application guide for more details on the types of support available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a8291e-5b\">Appendix A \u2013 Alignment with Provincial Population and Public Health Priorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Health helps guide decisions on keeping people healthy in British Columbia. To do this, they use a plan that shares a clear vision and key ideas about public health. This plan also helps different groups work together to make life healthier for everyone in the province. To support this teamwork, all Healthy Public Policy projects need to match one or more of six important population and public health priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to apply for the Healthy Public Policy program, check out the list of priorities and what they mean. You&#8217;ll also find some example projects for each priority. These examples are just ideas and not a full list of everything you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"line-height:1.3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Population and Public Health Priority<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Description<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Making the Connection to Proposals<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Example Projects<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Health Impacts of Climate Change<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Look ahead and try to stop or lower the health problems that come from climate change. Remember that people\u2019s health is closely connected to the health of the environment. Help with activities that make it easier for people to handle climate change and keep communities safe.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How could your idea help with health problems in your community caused by climate change?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">e.g., Making plans for really hot or stormy weather; creating rules to help grow and protect green spaces like trees and natural wetland areas; encouraging people to grow food in their communities; teaching the public about staying safe during emergencies and dealing with climate change; and working with different groups to deal with health problems caused by climate change.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best Start in Life<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Help everyone get a healthy start in life by making sure that barriers and challenges are reduced\/removed for pregnant people, children, and families.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How could your idea help new or soon-to-be parents, as well as children or youth stay healthy and feel better?&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">e.g., Programs and actions that help soon-to-be parents and support children as they grow up healthy; helping new and young families connect with each other.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Communicable Disease Prevention and Response<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reduce the health and social problems caused by diseases that spread and get ready in case another pandemic happens.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How could your idea help your community stop the spread of diseases or deal with them when they happen?&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">e.g., Work with community groups to look at past disease prevention campaigns and make sure they were fair to everyone; plan together with different organizations to make sure future health messages work well for all kinds of people; get ready for future pandemics with emergency plans.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Non-communicable Disease and Injury Prevention<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Work to stop and lower the number of health problems and injuries that aren\u2019t caused by spreading germs.&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How could your idea help people in your community stay safe and avoid getting hurt?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">e.g., Making it easier for people to be active and learn how to stay fit; giving people places to play and exercise; helping everyone get healthy food; and building safe paths for walking and biking.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Prevention and Reduction of Substance-related Harms<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Help stop and lower the harms caused by commercial tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drugs and other substances whether they are legal or illegal.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How could your idea help reduce the harm caused by commercial tobacco, vaping, alcohol drugs and other substances in your community?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">e.g., Creating special programs to teach people in the community about drug and alcohol use; finding safer ways to reduce harm; and working with others to run programs that help stop substance use from hurting people.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Population Mental Health and Wellness<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Help people feel better mentally and emotionally by building stronger connections to nature, culture, where they live, and the people around them.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How could your idea help people in your community feel better mentally and emotionally?&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">e.g., Working with local groups to make mental health programs better; supporting outdoor areas like traditional medicine gardens, community gardens and parks; protecting local culture and history; and planning traditional\/cultural events to help people feel connected to each other.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane3713_725d5a-54\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Background &amp; Context<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_26592c-d4\">What is a Healthy Community?<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_d20b6d-90 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_3494ae-e5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Where we live, work and learn affects our health and well-being. Things like our surroundings, social connections, and money situation all play a big role. These are called the determinants of health, and they have a bigger impact than personal choices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy communities help people live better by planning spaces, services, and programs that make it easier to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_2a29f5-8b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6190e0-f6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7c4c76-61\">2.1 Community Health &amp; Well-being <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, people in British Columbia are some of the healthiest in the world, but not everyone has the same access to health. Telling people to make healthy choices isn\u2019t enough if their surroundings \u2014 like their jobs, neighborhoods, and schools \u2014 don\u2019t support good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that 60 to 75 percent of what affects our health happens outside the healthcare system. [Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/policybase.cma.ca\/link\/policy10672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Canadian Medical Association. Health Equity and the Social Determinants of Health: A Role for the Medical Profession. 2012.<\/a>] Things like transportation, parks, friends and family support, how neighborhoods are built, and access to healthy food all play a big role in keeping us healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_d5d25e-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_415d06-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_415d06-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_415d06-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_504b46-bd\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Application Tip <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0f898c-74\">Connect with us to talk about your project.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly encourage you to contact us with any questions about the application process or your proposed project before the June 2, 2026 deadline. Reach us at <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a> to chat via email or schedule a call with us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_bfc61d-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6fb061-22\">2.2 How Can Local and Indigenous Governments Create Healthier Communities?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Building healthy communities helps not just individuals but the whole community. It can lead to more physical activity, better mental health, healthier eating, more community connection, and other positive changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local and Indigenous governments can make a difference by:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_24127b-79\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_24127b-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_24127b-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_24127b-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_24127b-79\">Planning<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_79383a-ac\">Using smart planning and land use strategies to create healthier places, encourage community involvement, and make better decisions for public health.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82ffae-a7\">Policy<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_4a8356-f5\">Making sure health and community well-being are part of the goals in Official Community Plans, Regional Health and Wellness plans, regional growth strategies, municipal plans, Comprehensive Community Plans, and zoning by-laws.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a040af-b3\">Programs<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_af13be-bc\">Helping and promoting neighbourhood-level projects that fit into a bigger strategy to improve community health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526fee-a8\">Partnerships<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_2ef9fb-bf\">Working together with health authorities, schools, academic institutions, and community groups to create plans that make communities healthier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane3713_453379-c2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Program Streams<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_aceb49-47 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6e70a6-35\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_17fc4c-c4\">3.1 Community Connectedness Stream <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling connected to others and being part of a community is important for everyone. It helps people feel like they belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who feel a strong connection to their community are more than twice as likely to say they have good health compared to those who feel less connected. [Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/pub\/82-003-x\/2001003\/article\/6105-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Community belonging and health.\u201d Nancy Ross.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A connected community is a place where people know their neighbours, make friends, and build lasting relationships. It gives people chances to meet up in person or online, connect with others, and take part in activities. These communities help people feel involved and engaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local and Indigenous governments help people feel connected by creating welcoming and supportive communities where everyone can thrive. A big part of this is making sure that people who don\u2019t always get heard have a say in projects and decisions. Check out the resources in the Application Tip box Let&#8217;s Partner-up for ways to make sure everyone is included in community-building efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_a289ed-5c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_0b64da-8b\">Here are some examples of community connectedness projects that could get PlanH funding: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_ca6580-79 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_674a82-0c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_674a82-0c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creating plans to make community spaces safer and improve access to healthy food.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_5d0f98-74 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_5d0f98-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Bringing in a facilitator to guide a community planning forum for a community program or Official Community Plan.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e5d4d3-65 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e5d4d3-65\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Bringing together recreation and transportation providers to help set up a dementia-friendly community program<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_526cb2-50 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_526cb2-50\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creating events to support connections to community and culture for Indigenous youth or elders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_b6e9e5-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b9c38b-10\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Application Tip <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_acc178-cb\"><strong>Let\u2019s partner-up<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are encouraged to show they are working with different community groups and health authorities by providing letters of support or partnership agreements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_45b9e1-ce alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_b2410b-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8dae6c-dd\">3.2 Healthy Public Policy Stream<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Public policies are government-led plans to improve things like health and well-being in a community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy public policies can shape a community in many ways. They help improve people\u2019s lives by focusing on important areas like housing, education, access to healthy food, childcare, and transportation. When Indigenous and local governments create and review these policies with fairness and health in mind, they can make a lasting difference for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, projects in the Healthy Public Policy Stream should focus on one or more of the following areas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_345a98-99:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_345a98-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_345a98-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_345a98-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_345a98-99 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_345a98-99 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_288a26-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_288a26-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_288a26-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 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3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Health Impacts of Climate Change&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_db462e-2d .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_db462e-2d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_db462e-2d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Communicable Disease Prevention &amp; Response<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_66613e-bd .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_66613e-bd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_66613e-bd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Non-communicable Disease &amp; Injury Prevention<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_119ca5-76 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_119ca5-76 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_119ca5-76\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Prevention &amp; Reduction of Substance-related Harms&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e7bfc3-76 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e7bfc3-76 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e7bfc3-76\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Population Mental Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sure everyone has fair opportunities is a key part of building healthy communities (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_63aabd-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_63aabd-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_63aabd-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3713_63aabd-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_63aabd-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_63aabd-79 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_110341-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_110341-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_110341-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_1acfd2-1f\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Application Tip <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_554731-df\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_554731-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_554731-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_554731-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_554731-df\">Incorporate equity into your project.<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76\"]{font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(229,237,237,0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6b2328-76\">Equity means making sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed by giving people the support, resources, and opportunities they need<sup>i<\/sup>. Looking at equity in a project means asking who will benefit and who might be left out, then finding ways to include everyone<sup>ii<\/sup>. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb\"]{display:block;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_03e561-bb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cawi-ivtf.org\/publication\/advancing-equity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><sup>i<\/sup> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cawi-ivtf.org\/publication\/advancing-equity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City for All Women, \u2018Advancing Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Municipalities\u2019.<\/a> <\/span>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f\"]{display:block;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;background-color:rgba(229,237,237,0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<span class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_93dfdb-6f\"><a href=\"http:\/\/planh.ca\/resources\/action-guides\/supporting-equity-planning-and-policy-action-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>ii<\/sup> PlanH, \u2018Supporting Equity in Planning and Policy Action Guide\u2019.<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_2888a2-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e6614e-8f\">Projects need to focus on fixing unfair differences in society to qualify for funding.<br>Here are some examples of healthy public policy projects that could get PlanH funding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_086c66-0c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_489235-55 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_489235-55\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creating an equity-informed policy framework or adding fairness considerations to an existing policy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_9fdf94-33 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_9fdf94-33\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creating a culturally grounded policy for supporting community mental health and wellness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_d3f68e-e7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_d3f68e-e7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Reviewing a policy to make sure it\u2019s fair for everyone and updating it, like a transportation plan, housing strategy, poverty reduction plan, or election rules<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_014b3d-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_014b3d-ce\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Starting a study or report on a possible health-focused policy in your community, like looking into the idea of an agricultural land trust or how participatory budgeting could make a difference. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_cc30c9-69\"><br><strong>Thanks to a partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH), we are offering extra grants in the Healthy Public Policy Stream for projects in the VCH region. <\/strong>You don\u2019t need to fill out a separate application\u2014just make sure to mention in your application that your project is in the VCH health region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane3713_0983c7-da\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Application Details<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_095dec-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_095dec-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_095dec-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_095dec-8a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_095dec-8a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and 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1024px){.kadence-column3713_a361ff-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_a361ff-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_a361ff-53\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_8547c9-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_6cd24e-ef\">Application Deadline<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_98cd24-02\">Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Pacific Time on June 2, 2026. Applicants will automatically receive an email confirming the receipt of their application. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf\"]{margin-top:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_40cbe0-bf\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">June 2, 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_3e08c7-11\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_d99bca-f7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_ff6b25-a5\">Funding Decision Notification<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_c8a62a-73\">Successful applicants will receive notification in August 2026. Projects will start and finish between September 2026 and September 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7\"]{margin-top:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b19c0c-c7\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">August 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_76f3ba-65 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_c5a2f4-be\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_396cdf-df\">4.1 How to Apply <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: this is not the application form.<br>The online application and workplan\/budget<br>template can be found at: <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.alchemer-ca.com\/s3\/50501753\/PlanH-2026-Grant-Application-Form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/survey.alchemer-ca.com\/s3\/50501753\/PlanH-2026-Grant-Application-Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_5142b2-45\">4.2 Application Review<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects will be reviewed based on eligibility, how the money will be used, and how well the project matches the goals in this guide. For the Healthy Public Policy stream, applications must also align with the six population and public health priorities. Please ensure the application is clear, complete and doable, and that it is intended to be implemented within the one-year timeframe. PlanH grants will not fund projects that take advantage of or harm any person or group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communities can email <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a> to find out how grants work, what is needed to apply, or to set up a call.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_6cbf23-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:28px;border-top-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-right-radius:28px;border-bottom-left-radius:28px;}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_f71e52-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_f71e52-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_b5b52a-8c\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Application Tip <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3b9e0a-4a\">Connect with us to talk about your project.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly encourage you to contact us with any questions about the application process or your proposed project before the June 2, 2026 deadline. Reach us at <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants@bchealthycommunities.ca<\/a> to chat via email or schedule a call with us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_4705f7-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_4705f7-31\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_82751d-b0\">4.3 Project Learning &amp; Reflection Process<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_7b71b3-cc\">Onboarding <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team will set up a welcome call with Healthy Public Policy and Community Connectedness grant recipients to introduce ourselves and find out how we can best support you.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_821485-d8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_821485-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_821485-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_821485-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_821485-d8\">Final reports <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>All grant recipients must complete a final report when their project is finished. The questions in the report will be similar to the ones in the application. Templates for the final report will be emailed to successful grant recipients before September 2027. You can check out past final reports on the PlanH Grants FAQ for examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team is dedicated to using culturally safe practices when evaluating projects. We will work with communities to create useful learning and reflection tools whenever we can. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_8cfa7b-eb\">4.4 Budget &amp; Workplan<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_78637c-7e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_9749c9-b1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>A budget and workplan template is available with the application. Please save the file as <strong>\u201cCOMMUNITY NAME_ PlanH_WorkplanBudget_2026\u201d<\/strong>. See Section 5 for examples of how to complete these documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project workplan is a simple outline of important project steps, who is responsible for them, and what support BCHC might provide (see Section 4.5 for a list of BCHC staff supports). We know things might not always go in order, but this helps us understand your project plan better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_0579d1-0e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_63bbcc-fb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_526afd-f9\"><strong>You can use grant money for the following costs and expenses:<\/strong> <\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_0acbf7-d7 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_fcb653-66 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_fcb653-66\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Project staff (for tasks like organizing, leading discussions, building partnerships, and student research);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_818410-f4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_818410-f4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Communication costs (such as flyers, posters, printing, and design work);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_63b895-09 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_63b895-09\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Costs for Indigenous and local governments, as well as community partners, to attend partnership meetings and events (e.g., venue, travel, food, lodging, and childcare);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_c16280-cb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_c16280-cb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Data collection (e.g. asset mapping and environmental audits);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e1f50e-74 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e1f50e-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Honoraria to reduce barriers to volunteer participation; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e7e074-64 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_e7e074-64\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Capital costs (e.g. furniture\/equipment) less than 40 percent of the PlanH funded amount;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_2cfa95-73 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_2cfa95-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Contingency spending no more than 10%<br>of the PlanH funded amount.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_443a80-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_443a80-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_a44664-6a\"><strong>You cannot use grant money for these costs and expenses:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_1ed6aa-23 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a62e5f-10 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a62e5f-10\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Expenses for activities that have already happened;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a1ba3c-f1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a1ba3c-f1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Current community programs, unless you are expanding them to reach more people or increase their impact;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_577b9f-77 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_577b9f-77\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Costs related to improving or using direct health services, like hospital care or medical treatments  (see Application Tip above for an explanation of \u2018upstream\u2019 and \u2018downstream\u2019);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_66034f-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_66034f-99\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Entertainment or personal expenses;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_3ee6ed-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_3ee6ed-a8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">One-time events that are not connected to a bigger plan for a healthier community;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a7897e-ba .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a7897e-ba\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Spending on big items like furniture or equipment if it\u2019s more than 40% of the PlanH grant money; and, <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a23939-76 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_a23939-76\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_x kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Contingency spending allocated for more than 10%<br>of the PlanH funded amount. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Past PlanH grant recipients must have completed all required reports for any grants previously received.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3713_b9f64f-73 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_3ef85a-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_e5c9b1-06\">4.5 BCHC Staff Supports<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy Communities Grants provide both money and extra help from BCHC staff. This support can include phone, email, or video calls, and sometimes in-person help. BCHC helps communities grow by offering support in different ways, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_b4e2f1-29 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_cdec63-7c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_cdec63-7c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Giving advice on setting goals and improving policies;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_cc9f8c-91 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_cc9f8c-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Providing advice on thoughtful planning and decision-making;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_81f755-51 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_81f755-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Helping track progress and improve evaluation methods, including setting goals, collecting data, and creating review plans;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_505457-72 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_505457-72\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Looking into different topics, including how to build partnerships, gather data, and improve things like housing, food systems, transportation planning, and updates to community and health plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_317730-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_317730-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_317730-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items3713_293f07-f4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_b557d0-44 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_b557d0-44\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creating ways for people to get involved in their community both in person and online, including planning, designing, and leading discussions.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_340769-08 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_340769-08\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Helping local and Indigenous governments connect with community groups, other governments, and regional health authorities by making introductions, organizing meetings, and building relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_12b646-5a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_12b646-5a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Reviewing documents and advising on guiding principles.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_931430-9d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_931430-9d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Taking part in advisory groups to share ideas and give advice;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_5fce08-06 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_5fce08-06\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Providing helpful materials and guides created by BC Healthy Communities and other groups;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_217374-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_217374-0f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Creating and hosting online training sessions and webinars tailored to your needs; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_19df4e-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-3713_19df4e-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Organizing and helping lead big events, like regional forums. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane3713_fe3cfa-84\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Sample Workplan &amp; Budget<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3713_1d192d-3f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>A sample workplan and budget are shown on the next pages. If you have any questions about creating your budget or workplan, email us at grants@bchealthycommunities.ca to learn more or set up a call.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_53e1e0-8a\">Sample Workplan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"line-height:1.3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">PROJECT <br>MILESTONE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">BRIEF<br>DESCRIPTION<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DATE OF<br>COMPLETION<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">WHO IS <br>RESPONSIBLE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">BCHC SUPPORT <br>ANTICIPATED<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Project Initiation<br>and Relationship<br>Building<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reach out to and coordinate with project partners to confirm project plan and outline how we will work together<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">November<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stephen Wong<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Connecting with Regional Health Authority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Engagement and<br>Communications<br>Planning<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Develop engagement objectives, strategies and communications plans<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">January<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Taylor Brown<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Review of engagement<br>plan and comms materials<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Community<br>Engagement<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Host four virtual and two <br>in-person engagement sessions with partners <br>and stakeholders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">May<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Angela Lee<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Facilitation\/technical<br>support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Share-back and<br>Best Practice<br>Research<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Summarize and report back on engagement session info. Research best\/wise practice policy options<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">July<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> Sam Gill<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Action Planning <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Co-develop proposed action plan with key partners, prepare final report\/action plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">September<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jo Martin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Participate as member<br>of review committee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_67fcd8-b9\">Sample Community Connectedness Stream Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"line-height:1.3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ITEM <\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DESCRIPTION<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">AMOUNT<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> PLANH<br>CONTRIBUTION<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">OTHER SOURCES<br>(CASH, IN-KIND)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>PROJECT<br>COORDINATION<\/strong><br>(PART-TIME)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Part-time role for a community member, reporting to steering<br>committee<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $2,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $13,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>MULTI-SECTORAL<br>STEERING COMMITTEE<br>MEETINGS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quarterly meeting<br>(venue, refreshments)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$800<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>HONORARIA FOR<br>PARTICIPANTS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">To support travel, internet,<br>or other costs<br>($50 x 50 participants)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>COMMUNICATIONS &amp;<br>OUTREACH<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online and radio ads, etc. <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$700 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $200 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>DATA COLLECTION <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Design, printing, distribution, analysis <br>(two surveys)<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,000 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$300 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><br><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>$20,000 <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>$5,000 <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>$15,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"line-height:1.3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EXPECTED SUPPORT<br>FROM OTHER<br>SOURCES<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CASH OR IN-KIND?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">PROJECTED<br>AMOUNT <\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>REGIONAL DISTRICT <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">IN-KIND <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$14,500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>NEIGHBOURHOOD<br>HOUSE <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">IN-KIND <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_3a2f18-25\">Sample Healthy Public Policy Stream Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"line-height:1.3\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ITEM <\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DESCRIPTION<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">AMOUNT<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> PLANH<br>CONTRIBUTION<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">OTHER SOURCES<br>(CASH, IN-KIND)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>COORDINATION OF<br>PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING ANALYSIS PROCESS<\/strong><br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engagement with impacted<br>community members to<br>inform process design and<br>recommendations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $7,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $8,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><br><strong>FACILITATION FOR TWO INTER- DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Two half-day strategic<br>workshops (inter-department)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4,000 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $2,000 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $2,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Honoraria to support travel,<br>internet costs<br>($50 x 40 participants)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">(Masks, hand sanitizer,<br>refreshments)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$1,000 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> $500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ANALYSIS<br>REPORTING<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Staff time to analyze existing transportation\/mobility<br>strategy (45 hours) and write<br>recommendations report<br>(45 hours)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6,500 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,500 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>DESIGN, TRANSLATION AND<br>SHARING OF FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Staff time and<br>communications support<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4,000 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,000 <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><br><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>$32,500 <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><strong>$15,000 <\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><strong><strong>$17,500<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3713_9ee772-cb\">Our team is available to support you during the application process.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact our team at <a href=\"mailto:grants@bchealthycommunities.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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