Grants and awards

Last updated: February 20, 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

• InMotion Network – Girls in Motion  

• InMotion Network – Go Girl 

• Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – Project Based Grant

• 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

Other funding opportunities

• Nutrients for Life Learning Garden Grant 
• RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program
• Breakfast Clubs of Canada

Grants and awards from the Government of Alberta

  

InMotion Network – Girls in Motion 

• Health topic: Physical activity. Funding is available to support recreational, sport, and physical activity programs for girls, and to address barriers to participation for girls to be physically active. 

• Who can apply: Non-profit and charitable organizations in good standing, including Parent Associations registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. 

• Grant amount: Up to $2,500. 

• How to apply: Review the program goals and objectives, then complete the online application form. 

• Deadline: Next deadline is April 1

• Website: Girls in Motion 

  

InMotion Network – Go Girl 

• Health topic: Physical activity. Grants are for one-day events that bring teen girls together to try physical activities in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Past events have included activities like hip-hop, power yoga, kickboxing, and weight training. 

• Who can apply: Non-profit and charitable organizations in good standing, including Parent Associations registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. 

• Grant amount: Up to $2,500. 

• How to apply: Review the program goals and objectives, then complete the online application form. 

• Deadline: Next deadline is April 1

• Website: Go Girl  

 

Community Initiatives Program (CIP) – Project Based Grant 

• Health topic: Funding is to support projects that improve communities in Alberta, including new programs, community events, gender equity projects, technology, and moveable equipment. 

• Who can apply: Organizations including Parent Associations registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. First Nations and Métis Settlements are also eligible. 

• Grant amount: Up to $75,000 for the small funding stream. Funds are awarded on a matching basis. 

• How to apply: Complete the application package on the program website. 

• Deadline: Next deadline for the small funding stream is May 15. There are other funding cycles in September and January. 

• Website: Government of Alberta CIP Project-Based Grant   

 

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: Review the program guidelines and complete the online application form. 

• Deadline for Expression of Interest: May 15
• Website: Community Facility Enhancement Program (Large)  

 

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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  

• Website: Events — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program  

 

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. Use the application checklist to keep you on track.  
• Deadline: February 27 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

 

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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.

Opportunity	Deadline
Nutrients for Life Learning Garden Grants	March 7
RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program	March 15
Breakfast Clubs of Canada	Ongoing