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2026 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants open for application!

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News from BCHC – April 7, 2026

Building Healthy Communities together

PlanH Healthy Communities grants are open for application!

PlanH Healthy Communities grants that support healthier, more connected communities in B.C. are now open for application.

Local and Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities can apply to BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) for 2026 PlanH Healthy Communities Grants across two funding streams: Community Connectedness grants of up to $5,000 for projects that build relationships and Healthy Public Policy grants of up to $15,000 for projects that develop or improve policies affecting community health and well-being.

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