Last updated: January 27, 2026
On this page, you can learn more about grants and awards related to school health and wellness. We feature opportunities from Alberta Health Services, the Government of Alberta, and the Government of Canada. Please contact the funder directly for more information.
The health promotion facilitator assigned to your school authority may be able to help your school community tap into other grants and awards.
Current opportunities
Grants and awards from the Government of Alberta
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Community Facility Enhancement Program (Large) grant summary
Grants and awards from the Government of Canada
- Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events Grants
- Canada Post Community Foundation – Project Grant
- The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada
- Community Challenge - ParticipACTION
- Nutrients for Life Learning Garden Grant
- Breakfast Clubs of Canada
Grants and awards from the Government of Alberta
Community Facility Enhancement Program (Large) grant summary
- Health topic: Community development. This grant supports improvements to upgrade, expand, purchase, or build public-use community facilities, such as community centers, sports fields, and recreational spaces.
- Who can apply: Non-profit organizations, municipalities, and community groups looking to enhance their facilities, including Parent Associations registered under the Societies Act of Alberta.
- Grant amount: over $125,000 up to $1,000,000
- How to apply: Applicants should review the program guidelines and complete the online application form.
- Deadline for Expression of Interest: May 15, 2026
Grants and awards from the Government of Canada
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Events Grants
- Health topic: This funding can be used to host celebrations and events that help people understand different cultures and religions, encourage talking about different cultures, racism, and religious discrimination, and celebrate the history and culture of a community, like special heritage months the government supports.
- Who can apply: School/parent non-profit organizations, Indigenous not-for-profit groups, and others.
- Grant amount: Maximum $100,000 per event, per year
- How to apply: Review the application guidelines and email your Canadian Heritage Regional Office for a copy of the Application Form and Budget Form (for Alberta: rpn-pnr@pch.gc.ca)
- Deadline: Ongoing
Canada Post Community Foundation – Project Grant
- Health topic: Varies. This funding can be used for sports supplies, special needs adaptive equipment, playground or facilities upgrades, and more.
- Who can apply: Schools (as defined by the Education Act in each province), school/parent organizations, Indigenous groups, and others.
- Grant amount: Maximum $5,000.
- How to apply: Review the eligibility criteria, gather the documents you need, and submit your online grant application (the application website is available Feb. 12, 2024). Use the application checklist to keep you on track.
- Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
- Website: Canada Post Community Foundation Application
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada
- Health topic: All topics—youth applicants develop their own challenge programs based on personal goals in four areas: community service, skill building, physical recreation, and adventurous journey. Projects involve voluntary extra-curricular activities and require a minimum commitment of 26 weeks.
- Who can apply: Youth 14-24 years old can apply for one of three levels: bronze, silver, gold. There are minimum ages to start each level, and your program must be finished by your 25th birthday.
- Award type: This is a program that recognizes individual achievement, commitment, and passion. The award is the process, not the prize!
- How to apply: Visit dukeofed.org/getstarted to learn more.
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Website: dukeofed.org
Other funding opportunities
These funding sources may be used to support Alberta-based school projects focused on nutrition, physical activity, or mental health. Please contact the funder directly for more information.
This is not a full list grant opportunities. Your health promotion facilitator may be able to help you tap into other sources, especially those in your local area.
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February 10 |
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March 7 |
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Ongoing |
