Active Communities Grant Program

Physical activity is important at every age, and it has been recognized as one of the most effective ways to decrease the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and several types of cancers. Physical activity can also support positive mental health and well-being as it helps with stress management and fosters social connectedness.

Most of us know that being physically active is important to keep ourselves healthy and to move our bodies regularly, but for some it can be difficult to access affordable and inclusive physical activity opportunities.

BCAHL is grateful that the Province of British Columbia provided $1.5 million in funding for the Active Communities Grant Program, which funded 36 projects throughout BC to encourage movement by improving access to physical activity opportunities and environments.

This funding gives the Alliance the opportunity to work with communities to provide them with the resources to make physical activity possible for more people by responding to what local communities need so they can provide accessible, inclusive and supportive physical activity opportunities.

The grant process has now concluded; the list of grantees is available to view through this link.