Community Initiatives funding is available to groups, organizations and schools in the central zone who are Central Wellness Coalition networking members. If you are not a networking member, you can join here (it’s free!).

To apply for funding, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.  

Community Initiatives fund approval is based on the availability of funding, alignment with the CWC’s mandate, areas of focus, and guidelines.

Guidelines:

Requests must be submitted in writing using the form on our website, clearly stating how funds will be used.
• Maximum funding $200.
• One request per group within a 12-month period.
• Upon approval, funds are issued on a reimbursement basis upon receipt of original invoices/receipts. If reimbursement presents a barrier, please contact a Co-Chair to discuss options.
• Claims must be submitted within 30 days of the event or activity.

Eligible initiatives should have a health and wellness focus, including (but not limited to):

• Nutrition & food skills
• Physical activity
• Tobacco & vape free living
• Injury prevention
• Mental health promotion
• Sexual & reproductive health
• Child & youth development
• Healthy aging
• Healthy environments.

Upon approval, funds will be issued to the applicant on a reimbursement basis, following the submission of original receipts with the Community Initiatives Claims form (word version) or Community Initiatives Claims form (PDF) or you can find them under the “Forms” tab on the home page.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Supplies or materials to support a wellness activity or program

• Nutritious refreshments for a wellness event

• Promotional items to support healthy living (e.g., bike helmets for a bicycle rodeo)

• Physical activity equipment (e.g., small weights, exercise mats)

• Supplies for community clean-up initiatives (e.g., gloves, garbage bags).