First Nations Health Authority Environmental Contaminants Program
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
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First Nations, Canada
The First Nations Health Authority: Environmental Contaminants Program (ECP) supports First Nations projects that explore the link between human health and environmental contaminants. It is intended to:
• Help First Nation communities address their environmental health concerns and support capacity development
• Encourage community-based study of environmental health issues by integrating Indigenous ways of knowing, traditional knowledge and science
• Recognize that wellness is influenced by environmental, social, cultural and economic factors, and that Nations, family, community and land all play a part in our health
Eligibility
WHO CAN APPLY:
The project must address human health concerns with respect to potential exposure to environmental contaminants. Any First Nation community, Tribal Council or registered First Nations organization located in British Columbia may submit a proposal.
Contact Details
Other contact email: environmental.health@fnha.ca
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• Only one project can be funded per community/organization per year.
• Funding is provided through existing First Nations Health Authority funding agreements. Please consult with your Community Health Director and/or Chief and Council for additional information on these agreements prior to proposal submission. A formal letter of support is required from the requesting agency (e.g. Chief and Council, First Nations Health Service Organization or Tribal Council) and the funding agreement recipient (if different from the requesting agency).
• Projects that span multiple years will be accepted. The duration funded will depend on the expiry date of the overarching health funding agreement.
• Applicants are encouraged to seek supplementary sources of funding, including in-kind donations/ support from community. A brief list of potential resources can be found in the Tools and Resources section of this Guide.