Please review the Community Grants Guidelines before completing the Community Grants Application.

Purpose

The CWC Community Grants support community groups, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools in the Central Zone (NL Health Services boundaries) that promote wellness and foster partnerships in their communities.

The CWC Community Grants support coalition members with projects related to at least one of the focus areas outlined below:

Nutrition and Food Skills

Projects that help develop basic food skills, increase knowledge, and create environments where nutritious foods are the easy choice are recommended. Some project examples include community or school gardens, activities to support implementation of School Food Guidelines, food skills workshops, and breastfeeding support. Simply providing healthy food at an event is not considered an eligible project.

Physical Activity

Physical activity includes exercise as well as other activities which involve bodily movement. Projects that foster a range of physical activities, such as play, recreation, and active transportation are recommended. Some project examples include community walking clubs, yoga groups, or minor equipment for physical activity programming.

Tobacco & Vape Free Living

Communities, organizations, and agencies can work together to prevent youth and young adults from using tobacco and vape products; support people to quit and stay smoke and vape free; protect others from second-hand smoke by creating smoke and vape free spaces and policies; and help change attitudes about tobacco and vaping. Some project examples include signage for smoke and vape free community spaces, quit smoking/vaping programs, and support groups.

Healthy Environments

The way communities are built can influence the opportunities we have to be healthy. Healthy environments include things such as having access to sidewalks, green spaces, and good air quality. Some project examples include neighborhood clean-up, support for active transportation, and outdoor classrooms.

Mental Health Promotion

Mental health promotion supports good mental health and well-being for all. Projects examples focus on creating supports in our communities, developing positive coping skills, and building strong self-esteem.

Injury Prevention

Injuries can often be prevented if safety measures are considered ahead of time. Many of the injuries from cars, snowmobiles or ATV accidents, poisoning, falls, fire or water related incidents can be prevented or reduced. Some project examples include ATV safety workshops, fall prevention for seniors, and car seat clinics.

Child & Youth Development

Infant and early childhood experiences impact health throughout life. It is important to support health and well-being from infancy through the teenage years in areas such as healthy pregnancy and birth, parenting and family support, early childhood learning and care, and community support. Some project examples include baby-parent play groups, story time, and positive parenting groups.

Sexual & Reproductive Health

The promotion of sexual health and wellbeing supports people to take control over, protect and improve their sexual health. Some project examples focus on healthy relationships, understanding consent, and safer sex campaigns.

Healthy Aging

Healthy aging maintains wellbeing as we age, ensuring we can still meet our basic needs, stay active, socialize, and contribute to society. Some project examples include support groups, memory boxes, and intergenerational learning.

Funding Available

• Maximum grant: $1,000
• Funds must be used within 12 months of receipt, unless otherwise approved.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be:

• A community group, not-for-profit organization, municipality, or school
• Located in the Central Zone. Our region extends from Charlottetown in the east, Fogo Island in the north, Harbour Breton to the south and Baie Verte to the west
• In good standing with the CWC Community Grants program (if your group received a CWC Community Grant previously, all required reports and receipts must have been submitted).
• A CWC networking member (if you are not already a member, you can join for free at www.centralwellnesscoalition.com)

Applicant Responsibilities

Applicants must:

• Acknowledge CWC in relevant materials (e.g., ads, media, social media, signage).
• Focus on at least one wellness focus area:
  
  • Nutrition & food skills
  • Physical activity
  • Tobacco & vape free living
  • Injury prevention
  • Mental health promotion
  • Healthy environments
  • Child & youth development
  • Healthy aging
  • Sexual & reproductive health
• Complete the project within 12 months (unless otherwise approved).
• Submit a final report within one month of project completion.
• Submit copies (scanned or pictures) of all receipts with the final report.
• Allow CWC to share project information (e.g., events, newsletters, social media).
• Follow CWC Healthy Eating Guidelines when offering food at events (or School Food Guidelines for school-based events). CWC Healthy Eating Guidelines can be found here or on the CWC website under the “resources” tab. Exceptions for cultural activities may be approved by Jill Wheaton, RD (Ji**********@**************es.ca, 709-651-6335).

Examples of projects that may be funded:

• Community wellness events or activities
• Supplies, materials, or space rentals
• Minor equipment (e.g., sports gear, kitchen tools, snowshoes)
• Honoraria up to $100; speaker/professional or instructor fees up to $300. Please provide specifics when requesting fees for speakers/instructors. The speaker/instructor cannot be a member of your group or organization and must provide an invoice to your group as documentation for fee payment.
• Projects that help develop basic food skills. Foods must follow the Healthy Eating Guidelines. Foods for some cultural projects may be eligible as well.

Examples of projects that are not funded (exceptions may apply—contact us if unsure):

• Core operational costs (e.g., rent, utilities, salaries)
• Donations to fundraisers, scholarships, or individual awards
• Food charity programs without skill-building components (e.g., breakfast/lunch programs, hampers)

·       Simply providing healthy food at an event is not considered an eligible project

·       Individual registration or membership fees

• Major capital projects/purchases over $1,000 (e.g., playgrounds, boardwalks, large gym equipment, commercial appliances)
• Partial funding of large capital, construction, or renovation projects.

Note: Small items to enhance programs or spaces (e.g., benches, signage, small freezers, garden beds) may be considered.

Application Tips

• Priority is given to groups that have not received funding in the past 12 months.
• Applications must be complete, legible, and preferably typed.
• Submit as a single electronic file (PDF, scan, or fax). Do not send photos of individual pages or multiple attachments.
• Clearly identify partners and their roles.
• Contact co-chairs for help with formatting or submission by emailing ce*******@**************es.ca

Deadline

• October 26, 2026, by midnight
• Submit by email or fax; do not use Canada Post due to delays
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. It is your responsibility to ensure all pages are submitted. An email will be sent confirming application is received within one week of it being submitted.

How to Apply

• Complete the application form in full
• Include two different contacts with different emails and phone numbers.
• Attach supporting documents if needed (e.g., agendas, recipes)
• Keep the application accurate and concise
• Submit via:
  
  • Email: ce*******@**************es.ca
  • Fax: (709) 651-1024
• Contact CWC if email or fax submission is not possible by calling 709-292-2448.

Notification

• Applications are reviewed by the CWC Grants Committee
• Applicants notified via email or phone within 6 weeks of deadline
• Approved applicants receive:
  
  • Approval email
  • Reporting form
  • Cheque from the health authority (processing 3–4 weeks)

Project Completion & Final Report

• Funds must be used within 12 months of receipt of funds.
• Summary report and receipts due within one month of completion
• Unspent or misused funds may need to be returned or reallocated; contact a co-chair

Failure to follow these requirements may result in ineligibility for future funding.
CWC reserves the right to determine appropriate use of funds