Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
January 7, 2015

Supporting Healthy Living in Our Communities

Provincial Government Invites Applications for Wellness Grants

Eligible non-profit groups and organizations are being invited to apply for funding through the Provincial Government�s Health and Wellness Grants Program. The deadline is January 28, 2015.

�The Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development was established, in part, to bring more focus to the overall wellness of Newfoundland and Labrador�s entire population, regardless of age. That encompasses healthy eating, physical activity, being smoke-free and other actions we can all take to become healthier, more active citizens. As our partners in the promotion of health and wellness, I encourage eligible groups to take advantage of this opportunity to apply for funding to support healthy, active living in our communities.�
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Provincial Health and Wellness Grants Program provides one-time funding to community-based organizations and communities, throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, as a contribution toward the cost of a project which supports healthy living and wellness. Requests for funding must be between $5,000 and $10,000 and must be used to either fully fund a project, or as a contribution towards the total project cost.

To access the application and program guidelines, visit: www.swsd.gov.nl.ca.

Since 2005, more than $5.4 million has been allocated for health and wellness grants to support healthy living.

QUICK FACTS

• Eligible non-profit groups and organizations are invited to apply for funding through the Provincial Government�s Health and Wellness Grants Program.
• The deadline for applications is January 28, 2015.
• Requests for funding must be between $5,000 and $10,000 and must be used to either fully fund a project, or as a contribution towards the total project cost to support healthy, active living.
• To access the application and program guidelines, visit: www.swsd.gov.nl.ca.

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Media contact:

Heather May Director of Communications Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development 709-729-0928, 697-5061 heathermay@gov.nl.ca

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