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Community Grants
Community Grants
Please apply as early as possible; the grant review process takes at least two weeks following the deadline.
Community Wellness Grant Application
Project Evaluation Form (Required)

What are the deadlines for Grant Applications?
There are 6 deadlines throughout the year, depending on when your project/initiative is to take place:
  • February 1
  • April 1
  • June 1
  • August 1
  • October 1
  • December 1

    What amount of funding will be available?

    Grants will be available up to a maximum of $1000.00. Any monies not used for the activity/ initiative applied for must be returned to the Labrador Regional Wellness Coalition.

    What is the purpose of Community Grants?
    The purpose of the Community Grants is to support community involvement and action that promotes Wellness priority areas (highlighted below) by providing monetary and resource support.

    Who is eligible?
    Our Community Grants will target non-profit groups/ individuals who are working to promote Wellness in their communities. Eligible groups/ individuals may include but are not limited to:
    Community groups/centers targeting children/youth
    Community groups/centers targeting seniors
    Family Resource Centers
    School Councils

    Please note: Eligible groups/individuals must be operating from the geographical area served by the Labrador Regional Wellness Coalition. The Coalition serves 14 communities in Labrador: Labrador City/Wabush, Churchill Falls, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, North West River, Sheshatshiu, Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Cartwright, Postville, Black Tickle, Natuashish, Mud Lake and Rigolet.

    What can Community Grant be used for?

    The Community Grant can be used for a variety of activities that promote one or more of the following "Priority Areas of Wellness":

    Healthy Living
    e.g. - healthy living, physical activity, being smoke free
    Healthy Environment
    e.g. - recycling programs, pollution education, environmental safety
    Mental Health Promotion
    e.g. - stress management, coping skills, self-esteem building
    Child/Youth Development
    e.g. - initiatives focused on specific developmental ages
    Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Protection
    Injury Prevention

    Preference will be given to groups who indicate that this grant will contribute to an ongoing plan to address the issue/ topic identified in the application.

    Who / what will not be funded/not eligible?

    Contributions to annual fund-raising drives
    Core operating expenses
    Capital expenditures (e.g. computers)
    Scholarships or bursaries awarded to individuals
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