Discretionary Funds

The Discretionary Fund is a small amount of money that coalition members can apply for activities that do not require a larger grant. Discretionary Funds cannot be used for projects that are already funded by a coalition Wellness Grant. The funding should be used to support one of the wellness priorities:

• Healthy Eating

• Physical Activity

• Tobacco and Vape Free living

• Injury Prevention

• Mental Health Promotion

• Child and Youth Development

• Healthy Environments

• Health and Literacy

Amount Available

• Up to $100 per organization/group per year.

Examples of How the Money Can Be Used (Other items will be considered)

• Healthy Snacks for community wellness events like walks or fun days (non-fundraising event).

• Water, where there is no safe drinking water e.g. boil water order in effect.

• Garbage bags and safety items for community clean-up.

• Participant transportation, childcare, or respite to attend a community wellness activity.

• Promotion of a wellness event.

• Workshop materials or small sports/games equipment.

How to Apply

• Complete the Discretionary Fund application form.

  • Click here for PDF File of the application form. 

  • Click here for a Word File of the application form. 

• Apply from April to February.

• Receive approval before purchasing items.

• Purchase items and submit receipts after your event, and no later than March 10^th. The funding is cancelled if receipts are not received by then.

• Funds are issued after receipts are received.

Contact

info@wellnesscoaliton-avaloneast.ca