NU Government: Department of Health call for community wellness funding proposals

Sep 14, 2018

The Department of Health, Population Health Division, is accepting funding proposals for community-based wellness initiatives for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Non-profit
organizations and community governments in Nunavut are encouraged to submit proposals.

Priority will be given to programs incorporating one of the following wellness topics:

• Parenting support.
• Substance use awareness and/or mental wellness.
• Capacity building.

Eligible programs and projects for funding include, but are not limited to:

• Peer to peer support groups or mentorship programs.
• On the land programs.
• Community training such as the Inunnguiniq Parenting Program.
• Skill-building activities such as sewing, tool making, music and arts programs.
• Programs that include healthy messaging about substance use (cannabis or alcohol harm reduction), food and beverages (e.g. Drop the Pop) or parenting skills.
• Other innovative and creative projects related to community wellness.

The deadline for submissions is September 28, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Please contact wellness@gov.nu.ca for more information or to obtain an application.
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Media Contact:

Nadine Purdy
Manager of Communications
Department of Health
867-975-5712
npurdy@gov.nu.ca

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