vancouver coastal health aboriginal health initiative program(ahip) daniel iwama, community grants...
DESCRIPTION
Launched in 2002 with a mandate to encourage First Nations, Métis communities, and Aboriginal non-profit organizations to develop locally responsive health promotion and capacity building initiatives in the Vancouver Coastal Health region Currently $717,507 of grants supporting health promotion projects with Aboriginal non-profit organizations and First Nations throughout the region. AHIP BackgroundTRANSCRIPT
Vancouver Coastal HealthAboriginal Health Initiative Program(AHIP)Daniel Iwama, Community Grants CoordinatorSeptember 25, 2015
• Aboriginal Health Initiative Program Background• AHIP Priority Areas• Characteristics of Successful AHIP Projects• What AHIP Does Not Fund• 2016/2017 Funding Call-Out• Follow-up Information
Outline
• Launched in 2002 with a mandate to encourage First Nations, Métis communities, and Aboriginal non-profit organizations to develop locally responsive health promotion and capacity building initiatives in the Vancouver Coastal Health region
• Currently $717,507 of grants supporting health promotion projects with Aboriginal non-profit organizations and First Nations throughout the region.
AHIP Background
Reducing health inequities by supporting traditional/cultural practices in health promotion throughout the VCH Region
AHIP Background
Current AHIP Priority Areas: Chronic or infectious disease prevention
Early childhood development
Food security
Injury prevention
Mental wellness & Self-esteem
All successful AHIP projects:
• Strengthen traditional/cultural practices
• Build capacity in the community
• Reduce health inequities
• Create a supportive environment for health & well-being
• Have Indigenous practices as main methodologies
All successful AHIP projects:
• Are located within the Vancouver Coastal Health Region.
• Are administered by First Nations / Aboriginal Organizations or Non-Aboriginal organization in partnership with a First Nations / Aboriginal organization
• Demonstrate community support & partnerships
• Facilitate better access to health services
What AHIP does not fund:
• Daycare Costs
• Resource Libraries
• Capital Expenditures
• Research Projects
• Curriculum Development
• Conferences / Staff development
• Activities taking place outside of the Vancouver Coastal Health region
2016/2017 AHIP Callout
• Approx. $300,000 available to support community-based health promotion projects in the VCH region
• 1-3 year project funding
• Maximum $40,000 per year
September 24Call Out
October 20-22Information
Session
November 9Application
Deadline
November 19Successful Applicants
Notified
February 15 OMF & Budget
Deadline
April 1Projects Begin
2016/2017 AHIP Callout: Timeline
Example Selection CriteriaTo what extent is the proposed project based on need ?
What is the quality/impact of the proposed capacity building strategies?
Are the proposed budgets and timelines realistic?
For more information:• Website:
• http://aboriginalhealth.vch.ca/working-together/ahip/
• Direct contact:• Daniel Iwama ([email protected])• Community Investments Email: [email protected]• Community Investments Phone: (604)714-3780
• In person:Vancouver Coastal Health2nd Floor - 520 West 6th AveVancouver, BC V5Z1A1