Apply now for Healthy Horizons Foundation Community Youth Grants (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026

The Healthy Horizons Foundation Grants support community-based youth programs across Canada that promote physical activity, nutrition, education, and overall well-being. The foundation places particular emphasis on initiatives benefiting Indigenous communities and aims to create positive, long-term health outcomes for children and youth. As a registered Canadian charity, the Healthy Horizons Foundation supports programs in communities served by The North West Company. Through its grantmaking, the foundation seeks to strengthen youth health, encourage healthy lifestyles, build community capacity, and support sustainable initiatives that improve the lives of young people.

About the Healthy Horizons Foundation

The Healthy Horizons Foundation is a Canadian charitable organization focused on improving the health and well-being of youth. Its grant program supports community-based initiatives that help children and young people develop healthier lifestyles and access opportunities related to: The foundation has a particular emphasis on Indigenous communities and encourages initiatives that respond to local community needs. Purpose of the Grants The Healthy Horizons Foundation aims to create positive and healthy impacts for children and youth through community-led programming.

Funding can support initiatives that:

- Encourage young people to participate in physical activity - Improve knowledge and access related to healthy nutrition - Support educational opportunities - Promote physical and overall well-being - Strengthen community capacity - Introduce new youth-focused initiatives - Improve or expand existing programs - Contribute to the long-term well-being of children and youth Applicants should demonstrate how their proposed initiative will create meaningful benefits for the young people and communities it serves. Priority Funding Areas The foundation gives priority to programs that clearly align with at least one of four key areas. Physical Activity Projects can focus on increasing opportunities for children and youth to participate in physical activity and develop healthier lifestyles. Community-based recreational and activity initiatives may be particularly relevant when they demonstrate clear benefits for youth. Education Education-focused programs can support young people’s learning and development while contributing to their long-term well-being. Applicants should explain how their initiative will improve educational opportunities or strengthen youth development within the community. Nutrition Nutrition initiatives can help young people develop healthier eating habits and improve their understanding of nutrition. Applicants should clearly describe how their program addresses nutrition-related needs within the communities they serve. Well-being The foundation also supports initiatives that promote the broader well-being of children and youth. Projects should demonstrate how they can contribute to positive and sustainable outcomes for young people. Focus on Indigenous Communities The Healthy Horizons Foundation has a particular emphasis on Indigenous communities. Applicants should clearly identify the Indigenous communities that will be impacted by their proposed program. Applications should include a detailed list of Indigenous communities impacted, helping demonstrate the geographic and community reach of the initiative. Projects that are developed in collaboration with community leadership and local partners are encouraged. Community Capacity and Long-Term Impact The foundation encourages applicants to demonstrate how their projects will strengthen community capacity.

A strong initiative may:

- Introduce a new community-based youth program - Improve an existing initiative - Expand access to services or activities - Build local skills and capacity - Strengthen community partnerships - Create sustainable benefits for children and youth - Support long-term improvements in youth health and well-being Applicants should focus not only on immediate activities but also on how their project can contribute to lasting community benefits. Collaboration With Community Leaders and Partners Collaborative approaches are valued by the Healthy Horizons Foundation. Applicants are encouraged to work with relevant community leadership and partners when developing and delivering their initiatives. A letter of support is encouraged as part of the application. Such support can help demonstrate community involvement, local relevance, and commitment to the proposed project. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants must meet the foundation’s charitable eligibility requirements.

Applicants must be:

- Registered charities in Canada; or - Qualified donees as defined by the Income Tax Act (Canada) Applicants should ensure that their organization meets the applicable requirements before preparing an application. What Should the Application Include? Applicants should provide clear and detailed information about their proposed project.

Key application information includes:

- A description of the proposed youth program - The communities that will benefit - A detailed list of Indigenous communities impacted, where applicable - Alignment with Physical Activity, Education, Nutrition, and/or Well-being - Information demonstrating community need - Details about how the project will strengthen community capacity - A clear and detailed project budget - Information about other sources of funding - Details of any funding limitations - A letter of support where available The application should provide a clear connection between the proposed activities, funding request, community need, and expected youth outcomes. Budget Requirements A clear and detailed budget is an important component of the application. Applicants should explain how requested funds will be used and identify other sources of funding available to the project. Applications should also disclose any funding limitations that could affect project deli