Transcript Vancouver Coastal Health Aboriginal Health Initiative Program(AHIP)

Vancouver Coastal Health
Aboriginal Health Initiative Program(AHIP)
Daniel Iwama, Community Grants Coordinator
September 25, 2015
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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
AHIP Background
• 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
Current AHIP Priority Areas:
Chronic or infectious disease prevention
Early childhood development
Food security
Injury prevention
Mental wellness & Self-esteem
All successful AHIP projects:
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Have Indigenous practices as main methodologies
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Strengthen traditional/cultural practices
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Build capacity in the community
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Reduce health inequities
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Create a supportive environment for health & well-being
All successful AHIP projects:
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Demonstrate community support & partnerships
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Facilitate better access to health services
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Are administered by First Nations / Aboriginal Organizations or
Non-Aboriginal organization in partnership with a First Nations
/ Aboriginal organization
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Are located within the Vancouver Coastal Health Region.
What AHIP does not fund:
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Conferences / Staff development
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Daycare Costs
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Resource Libraries
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Capital Expenditures
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Research Projects
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Curriculum Development
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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
2016/2017 AHIP Callout: Timeline
September 24
Call Out
October 20-22
Information
Session
November 9
Application
Deadline
November 19
Successful
Applicants
Notified
February 15
OMF & Budget
Deadline
April 1
Projects Begin
Example Selection Criteria
To 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 Health
2nd Floor - 520 West 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC
V5Z1A1