Community Development Fund Our Work Cobequid

The CDF is made available by Capital Health and Department of Health and Wellness to the Community Health Boards to support local groups and agencies to improve health in their communities. The main goal of the fund is to encourage building local projects that address the local health needs in the Cobequid region. By creating partnerships with other local groups, we create local solutions for healthier communities.

This year The Department of Health and Wellness (DOHW) has given additional funds to intentionally support the NS provincial Obesity Strategy. As such, these funds are specifically to address physical activty and healthy nutrition initiatives for children, youth, as well as families. Please refer to the Growing Up Healthy strategy framework for specific details.

Who is Eligible?

This support is for local community groups and organizations and is not for government departments, private for-profit agencies or for the duplication of an existing community service or program.

What are the project Criteria?

Projects sponsored through the Community Development Fund must meet the following criteria:

  • Address one of the priorities identified by the CCHB or important health issues in the latest health plan
  • Address one or more of the determinants of health; Income and Social Status, Education, Culture, Employment and Working Conditions, Social Support Networks, Health Services, Physical Environments, Social Environments, Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills, Healthy Child Development, Biology and Genetic Endowment, and Gender
  • Show Partnerships between groups to improve, nurture, support and strength to maintain the project

How Do I Apply?

Review the Community Development Fund Brochure available on our website. This will include all the information you will need. If you are interested in applying for a CDF grant, you may print off an application which is located under on this page. If you need help with the application process, please contact Kelly Thompson, Coordinator for the Cobequid Community Health Board.

Past CDF Recipients

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