Sep 2023

PHC Launches Planetary Health Funding Awards $3000

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Do you have a project or idea that will benefit planetary health, while improving care for patients/residents and the health care system? Oct. 31 deadline!

Providence has launched its first Planetary Health Funding Awards.

  • All PHC staff and medical staff are eligible to apply for funding grants of up to $3000 for a one-year project.
  • Up to five teams will be awarded funding in the 2023 program.

Deadline is October 31, 2023.  Applications can be submitted online here.

More information including details for a lunchtime Q&A session on Wednesday October 18 here >


PHC’s Mission: Forward strategic plan has a bold goal to become the public health care sector industry environmental sustainability leader in B.C. 

We recognize there is much to be done and we want to support your big ideas for reducing healthcare’s environmental footprint (greenhouse gas emissions, energy, waste) and positively impacting health.

These awards are brought to you by the PHC Environmental Stewardship Team, and organized by Aggie Black, Theresa McElroy, Holly van Heukelom, Dr. Victor Leung, Beena Parappilly and Dr. Trina Montemurro.

If you experience any difficulties with the application, or have questions please contact: Theresa McElroy tmcelroy@providencehealth.bc.ca or Holly Van Heukelom HvanHeukelom@providencehealth.bc.ca