The Cultural Wellness & Healing Grants provide direct, flexible funding to First Nations communities and Urban and Away-from-Home (UAH) populations across British Columbia to support community-defined approaches to healing, wellness, and well-being.
The grants are funded by the CMA Foundation, which provides impactful charitable giving to registered Canadian charities and qualified donees to improve health equity and further excellence in health care. The grants will be administered by the First Nations Health Foundation and each of BC’s 203 First Nations and UAH population in each of the five FNHA health regions are invited to apply.
About the Grants
- Up to $10,000 is available per First Nation or UAH population
- Communities are encouraged to request what they need (up to $10,000)
- Activities are community-led and community-defined
- This is not a competitive process—applications are reviewed only to confirm eligibility and alignment with the purpose of the grant
Funding may support a wide range of cultural wellness and healing activities, including gatherings, land-based activities, cultural revitalization, intergenerational learning, relationship building, and other approaches as defined by communities.
How to Apply
The application process has been intentionally designed to be simple and accessible. Please apply in whichever way works best for your community.
Apply online: https://fnhfoundation.ca/cwh-grant-apply-online
Download the paper application form: https://fnhfoundation.ca/cwh-grant-application-download
If you prefer to complete the application through conversation or require support, First Nations Health Foundation staff are available to assist. Please call or email: 604-456-7610 / [email protected].
Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Evaluation & Eligibility Review Form
- Reporting & Story Sharing Guidelines
Key Dates
There are six scheduled application periods to allow for applicants to plan accordingly. Review of applications will take place within one week of the application deadline and funds will be distributed between 4-6 weeks of approval. Application deadlines are:
- March 6, 2026
- July 17, 2026
- November 20, 2026
- January 29, 2027
- May 14, 2027
- October 15, 2027
Questions?
We are here to help. If you have any questions or would like support completing your application, please reach out to us at [email protected].