School Health Grant for Youth: Apply now

This funding opportunity is now closed. The following is for information purposes only. For information about approaches and initiatives to school health, please visit school health.

On this page

• Who can apply
• How to apply
• Application deadline and timeframe
• Contact us

Who can apply

To apply you must:

• be a youth between the ages of 16 and 19
• be a student enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada
• not be a federal government employee at the time of applying

How to apply

1. Request an application form by emailing us at school.health.grant-subvention.sante.scolaire@phac-aspc.gc.ca
2. We will email you the application form within 5 business days.
3. Fill out the application form in full once you get it.
4. Print and sign the completed form by hand. If you are a minor in your province or territory please ensure that your parent or guardian has also signed the form.
5. Scan the signed form.
6. Email the scanned form with the subject line "Application" to school.health.grant-subvention.sante.scolaire@phac-aspc.gc.ca.

For guidance, assistance and ideas, please feel free to review our examples of previous projects:

• Previously funded youth projects

Application deadline and timeframe

Micro-grants of $1,000 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for youth-led health promotion projects that meet the program's eligibility criteria. Applications will be accepted until:

• funds are fully expended, or
• until December 20, 2024 at 11:59 AM EST

The Youth Policy and Partnerships Unit will:

1. review applications
2. communicate decisions directly to applicants by email
3. provide information on next steps

Recipients must publicly share the results of their project on social media within 30 days of project completion.

Contact us

Contact us for more information about the School Health Grant for Youth, or if you have additional questions.

Email: school.health.grant-subvention.sante.scolaire@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Related links

• Youth in Canada
• Making a budget
• Pan-Canadian Joint Consortium for School Health

Health resources

• Youth health
• Mental health and wellness
• Mental health support: Get help
• Resources for preventing substance use and related harms among youth
• Physical activity tips for youth (12 to 17 years)
• Physical activity tips for adults (18 to 64 years)
• Pride guide 2022: Youth strategies for tackling gender-based violence in our schools
• Promoting mental health and wellbeing for children and youth: Protective factors (infographic)

Canada's Food Guide

• Canada's Food Guide
• Sugary drinks
• Healthy eating for teens
• Healthy eating on a budget
• Physical activity and healthy eating
• Healthy eating and the environment
• Marketing can influence your food choices
• Cultures, food traditions, and healthy eating
• Make healthy meals with Canada's food guide plate