Health Promoting Schools
The costs of implementing HPS policies should be considered at several levels, namely, at the global, geo-political, national levels, and, within a country, at the regional and the local
health and education authority levels, and finally, at the school level.
At the higher levels, costs relate to policy development and maintenance of up-to-date advice including regular reviews of the evidence base.
The reality and costs of implementation vary between countries, and, at regional levels, may be difficult to identify and apportion separately. At the local level, costs depend on the existing infrastructure, and on the funding and support available from government and other organizations.
At the school level, costs include the initial training for policy development and review, modification to the school environment, provision of healthier alternatives, health education activities and continuing support for school staff, children and parents.
Bulletin of the World Health Organization | September 2005, 83 (9) |
ACTIVE HALIFAX COMMUNITIES
Fostering opportunities for physical activity and active living for children, youth, and families throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. ACTIVE Halifax Communities has funds available to support local groups and organizations to increase the number of “active” opportunities available in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
BREAKFAST FOR LEARNING is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to supporting child nutrition programs in Canada. For more information, please contact: Janice Silver Consultant, Community-Based Educational Projects Halifax Regional School Board 9 Taranaki Drive Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 4X3 Tel (902) 464 -2000, ext 2181 Fax (902) 464- 2015
COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
The purpose of the Community Development Fund (CDF) is to support organizations and groups to improve health in their communities through community development - the community identifies the problem and solution(s) and is left with new knowledge or skills as a result of the process. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. A healthy community includes strong community organizations and opportunities for individuals to maintain and improve their health. To apply for a CDF in your school community please click on one of the following Community Health Boards:
ECO ACTION
Since 1995, Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Funding Program has provided financial support to community groups for projects that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Funding support can be requested for projects that have an action focus, a community capacity building focus, or a combination of both objectives.
GETFIT STAYFIT
With the increased emphasis on activity and better eating habits by parents, teachers, and educational authorities as well as by Health Canada, our healthy fundraising program supports these positive objectives - while allowing schools to raise money for their projects. It's a healthy alternative to most fundraising options that will also support school nutrition and "healthy eating" initiatives.
GREENING CANADA'S SCHOOL GROUNDS
Greening Canada's School Grounds is a common sense grassroots movement whose time has come. There is a need to protect the health of school children by sheltering them from harmful UVB rays. Trees strategically placed on school grounds offer students some reprieve from the sun's rays.
HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY GRANTS PROGRAM
The Community Grants Program provides one-time or multi-year grants to registered, community-based non-profit organizations and charities that serve social, cultural, environmental, recreational and heritage initiatives. The value of award varies, usually in the range of $1,000-$5,000. Larger grants may be awarded for property-related projects or for programs and services that are regional in scope. A list of disbursements is published each year in the HRM Grants Program Annual Report and the Grants Program web site. Guidebook and Application available on their web site.
Recreation Nova Scotia
For the 31st consecutive year, Recreation Nova Scotia is pleased to present "Lucky Duck Lotto " - an easy, risk-free ticket sales fundraising program designed to help schools, sports clubs, community groups and other non-profit groups/organizations raise monies for their own programs and activities.
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND PROTECTION provides financial assistance to municipalities, school boards, health authorities and community organizations to assist in planning and implementing physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities. Please consider the following list of grant opportunities:
- 2011 Canada Games Results Program provides funding to Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) responsible for Canada Winter Games sports for initiatives that aim to produce top results at the 2011 Canada Winter Games. The 2011 Canada Games Results Program Guidelines and the 2011 Canada Games Results Program Application Form
- Community Use of Schools
In cooperation with local school boards, helps communities to access newly constructed school facilities for recreational purposes.
- Conservation
Life Cycle Planning enables facility operators to plan for, and deal with deteriorating building components associated with aging infrastructure.
- Facility Development
These grants assist municipalities and community groups in constructing, renovating and/or acquiring facilities for public recreation purposes.
- Leadership Development
Supports the administration of government provincial recreation facility organizations through leadership and operational grants. Provides support for the Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia.
- Municipal Physical Activity Leadership Program
This program is intended to support the important role played by municipalities in providing opportunities for physical activity, through the provision of qualified leadership, at the municipal level.
- National Championship Hosting Program
The Department of Heath Promotion and Protection recognizes the benefits of hosting National Championship events in Nova Scotia and provides support to Provincial Sport Organizations through the National Championship Hosting Program.
» National Championship Hosting Program Guidelines (PDF)
» National Championship Hosting Application Form (MS Word)
- Planning Assistance Program and Facility Planning
Enables clients to hire specialists for planning facility needs in the province.
- Provincial Physical Activity and Recreation Development Program
This program is designed to support activities that respond to the goals and priorities of provincial organizations and Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation priority areas.
- Regional Development Program
This program is designed to support activities which respond to the goals and priorities of communities and PASR priority areas including: increasing physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities, capacity building, gender equity, volunteer development, physical activity levels of children and youth, fair and safe activities and responding to traditionally underserved populations.
- Trail Maintenance Program
The Trail Maintenance Program will provide funding to groups who are involved in regular maintenance as well as emergency funding to groups who have experienced major maintenance issues due to fire, flooding, hurricanes, etc.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS' ASSOCIATION
Launched in 1999 as a way for the players to give something back to the game they love, Goals & Dreams has donated full sets of equipment to over 8,000 underprivileged children in 17 countries. In addition, over 75 ice re-surfacers and more than 110 sets of boards and glass were provided to community arenas in small towns in Europe and North America. Funds were allocated on a pro-rated basis according to the nationalities of the NHLPA’s membership.To date, the program has donated more than $15-million to grassroots hockey programs around the world making it the largest program of its kind!
KIDSPORT has added more dates to apply for KidSport funding! This makes the application periods more accessible to families applying for organized sports team funding. Families who meet the KidSport funding criteria should be encouraged to apply to KidSport for assistance. For more information, please contact David Wagg KidSport Coordinator Sport Nova Scotia 5516 Spring Garden Rd., 4th Floor Halifax, NS B3J 1G6 Tel: (902) 425-5450 ext 350 Fax: (902) 425-5606 e-mail:
dwagg@sportnovascotia.ca
YOUTHSCAPE
Youth grant opportunity for all youth aged 13-19yrs who have an idea of something that could have a positive impact on their community (in any way!) and who would like to make this happen. The grants are for up to $1000. Please share this around and tell all youth that you know! It's really exciting but word needs to get out quickly since it's a short timeline. Workshop to help develop ideas and to meet other youth involved: March 22nd Applications due on the 31st. It's a great opportunity and really open, and with a great youth selection team - so chances are very good that most (if not all) youth who apply will get the funding and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Youth Selection Team by email at
youthscape.youthgrants@yahoo.ca This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or contact Sabrina Poirier, YouthScape Halifax Coordinator, by phone at 902-431-5279.
S'Cool Life Fund
The S'Cool Life Fund aims to become the largest non-governmental funding source in Canada of extra-curricular activities for students in public elementary schools. If your school is looking for support in the area of DREAMS - Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music, or Sports, we look forward to hearing from you!
Daytrippers
Daytrippers
believes that school trips are an important part of every child’s learning experience. If you are planning a trip and are concerned that your students will not be able to afford the costs, Daytrippers may be able to help.
RECREATION NOVA SCOTIA: LUCKY DUCK LOTTO
For the 31st consecutive year, Recreation Nova Scotia is pleased to present "Lucky Duck Lotto " - an easy, risk-free ticket sales fundraising program designed to help schools, sports clubs, community groups and other non-profit groups/organizations raise monies for their own programs and activities. Last year approximately 150 schools, clubs and community groups participated and raised more than $ 80,000 for their programs and activities.
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NOVA SCOTIA
A public foundation established by and for the people of Nova Scotia. We engage in three core activities: we establish and maintain endowment funds to support registered charities and other eligible recipients;we engage in strategic grant-making; and we provide leadership with respect to a broad range of community issues, connecting people who care with causes that matter.
