Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program

The Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program was established in 2015 by the Department of Health and Wellness to support community-led wellness initiatives that positively influence healthier lifestyles and community well-being.

Grant streams are structured around core health promotion principles and modifiable risk factor areas that prevent chronic disease:

• Physical Activity
• Healthy Eating
• Living Tobacco-Free
• Reducing Alcohol Consumption
• Injury Prevention
• Social Determinants of Health (e.g., childhood experiences)

Since 2015, the Wellness Grant Program has funded over 160 projects. Check out our Featured Stories section for some highlights on previous grant recipients!

Community Catalyst Grants and School Health Grants are now OPEN!

To learn more, scroll down to the "2025-26 Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Funding" dropdown below. Deadline to Apply: September 16, 2025

What is the Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program?

The Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program has been designed to support collaboration at the local level to reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources that positively influence health outcomes and make healthy choices easier for all Island residents. The focus of the Wellness Grant Program is on upstream wellness initiatives and chronic disease prevention.

The Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program provides funding to support initiatives guided by health promotion principles in the following areas of chronic disease prevention and the social, economic and structural conditions that impact health:

• Physical Activity
• Healthy Eating
• Living Tobacco-Free
• Reducing Alcohol Consumption
• Injury Prevention
• Social Determinants of Health (e.g., childhood experiences)

Through this program, communities, schools, and organizations are empowered to implement projects and initiatives that meet their needs.

2025-26 Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Funding 

The focus of the Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program is on upstream wellness initiatives and chronic disease prevention. Funding is not intended for initiatives/projects that are directly related to primary or acute patient care, chronic disease management, access to care, or coordination of services for those requiring care. The focus of the 2025-2026 funding cycle is on the 4 pillars (health behaviors) of chronic disease prevention and the social, economic and structural conditions that impact health:

• Healthy Eating
• Physical Activity
• Living Tobacco-Free
• Reducing Alcohol Consumption
• Social Determinants of Health (e.g., childhood experiences)
• Injury Prevention

Applications for the Community Catalyst Grants and School Health Grants are now OPEN!

Funding is available to support a wide range of new projects and initiatives that use health-promoting strategies to prevent chronic disease in settings and across populations. Two different grant streams are available:

• Community Catalyst Grant (up to $7500) - designed to support Island communities in mobilizing and building local capacity; and
• School Health Grant (up to $3000) - designed to support the Comprehensive School Health/Health Promoting Schools Framework with initiatives aimed at improving health literacy skills, and the physical and mental, and social wellbeing of Island students. 

Eligible Applicants: 

• Indigenous Nations, bands, councils, or non-profits
• Non-profit organizations/associations
• Municipalities
• Advocacy groups
• Registered Charities
• Social Enterprises
• Educational Institutions
• Community Groups
• Public or Private Schools (K-12)

 Note: To be considered eligible, all organizations and groups must be registered in PEI or must partner with a registered PEI organization to lead the project. To see if you are registered in PEI, check here.

Ineligible Applicants:  

• For Profit entities
• Individuals

How to Apply:

Step 1:

Before submitting a full grant application, organizations are required to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). This initial step helps assess whether your proposed project aligns with the funding priorities outlined above. 

Your LOI should briefly outline:

• Your organization, PEI business registration number (community organization only), and it's purpose. 
• A brief project summary - goals, purpose, and wellness focus (e.g., healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco, and alcohol reduction, injury prevention, social determinants of health). 
• Demonstrate the need for your initiative (e.g. CPHO Report, community data, etc.). 
• The populations your project aims to serve (e.g., youth, seniors, marginalized communities, etc.)

Letters of Intent can be emailed to: livewellpei@ihis.org. Please review the Letter of Intent Guidelines and Wellness Grant Program Guidelines prior to completing your application.

Letters of Intent will be accepted until 4:00PM on September 16, 2025. 

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals and/or ask questions. 

 

Funding is not intended for initiatives/projects that are directly related to primary or acute patient care, chronic disease management, access to care, or coordination of services for those requiring care. The program provides the opportunity for not-for-profit organizations, schools, Indigenous Nations, organizations, groups, and communities to apply for one-time funding for new projects and initiatives.