Community groups can now apply for IMAGINE grants

If a community group, school or other organization has an idea to improve the health of those living, working, learning and playing in the northern region the IMAGINE Grants program for up to $5,000 is now accepting applications.

Northern Health will provide funding to a wide range of community groups and service agencies who are looking to prevent chronic disease and injury or promote health in ways like healthy eating and food security, physical activity and active living and injury prevention. Also on the list of priorities is positive mental health, prevention of substance harm, healthy early childhood development, healthy aging, and healthy school activities.

Since 2009 the IMAGINE Community Grants have provided funding to 860 projects in northern B.C., including community gardens, programs that promote traditional food harvesting and preservation, walking trail improvements, and sport equipment lending available to the community.

Applicants can apply for as much as $5,000 for their project.

Preference will be given to those where community groups will make a collaborative effort with one another during their project, address something that is missing in the community or help those who are in need or vulnerable.

For more information and to access the complete application guide visit

or call 250-565-7390. Application deadline is Sept. 30.