The Department of Health and Community Services provides grants to improve the overall health and wellness of the population. The focus is on health promotion, strengthening community action and addressing wellness priorities to help groups make a difference in the lives of people in their communities.

Health and Wellness Grants Programs which include:

• Newfoundland and Labrador Healthy Aging Research Program
• Community Addiction Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Grants Program

Funding opportunities are available through several Government Departments and Offices including Advanced Education and Skills, Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, Labrador Affairs Office, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, Municipal Affairs, Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and the Women’s Policy Office.