Finning Canada [1] (National: Edmonton, AB)
Finning's community investment program provides program funding to registered nonprofit organizations working in the field of education, particularly those dealing with the trades industry, as well as health organizations.
Health Canada Funding for Substance Abuse Prevention
[2]Health Canada, through the Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) under the National Anti-Drug Strategy, will contribute to reducing illicit drug use among youth through health promotion and prevention projects.
Funding is available through the Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund for 2008/2009 initiatives, and the deadline for proposals is February 29, 2008.
Health Policy Monitor [3]
The independent network has been set up by the Bertelsmann Foundation which in Germany has a tradition in comparative policy research and international benchmarking. The site includes a database where one can search for all sorts of information on policy reform in 15 countries. A list of recent policy reforms from these countries is also available.
Health Promotion On-Line [4] (Health Canada)
Numerous reports and publications about the Canadian health care system and issues that affect the health of Canadians.
Health Services and Sciences Research Resources [5]
contains information about research datasets & instruments/indices.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) [6]
Call for Proposals: application deadline is September 10, 2007.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) posted a Call for Proposals to deliver a total of nearly $3 million in funding to the community non-profit sector. The funding will be awarded through a competitive process and includes two components. The first is to provide further analysis of the Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP), and the available funding is $332,000. The second component is geared to fostering innovation in the community non-profit sector by funding projects that will enable the sector to share innovative practices, and the available funding is $2.6 million.
Only organizations that meet the eligibility criteria may apply. For more information, visit:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/community_partnerships/sdpp/call/cos/index.shtml [7]
Indicators of Well-being in Canada [8]
Indicators of Well-being in Canada gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society. It also shows how this picture may be changing over time. Whether you are a student, a researcher, a community volunteer, a public servant, or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country, there is information here for you.
Knowledge Development Centre [9]
A division of The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy, provides grants to support research on volunteering and volunteerism. It also promotes the transfer of knowledge to voluntary organizations by disseminating information resources and products such as fact sheets, short reports, and other publications.
Major Community Facilities Program [10]
This program is designed to assist communities to plan, upgrade and develop large community-use facilities and places in order to enhance community life and citizen well-being. Municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and Aboriginal communities can apply for funding for projects that are identified as a priority by the community. Projects that meet the criteria for the program include sports, recreational, cultural or other related family and community wellness facilities.
NACCHO Toolbox [11] (National Association of County and City Health Officials - USA)
The Toolbox is an online repository of available resources to help local public health practitioners. Tools are produced by local, state, and federal agencies, as well as academic institutions and other stakeholders. Resources can be searched by type of tool, geographic location and content area.
National Center for Policy Analysis - Idea House (USA) [12]
publications for policy issues, executive summary, full list of studies, policy backgrounders, Brief Analysis summarizes some aspect or aspects of a public policy issue, presenting points for consideration in policy debates or responding to points that have been raised during these debates
Nechi [13]
Conducts & commissions research to examine how Aboriginal lifestyles are affected by such issues as gambling, tobacco use, family violence, substance abuse and Native Employee Assistance
Networks of Centres of Excellence [14]
Funding
Nutrient Data Laboratory [15]
Search online database for values in the USDA National Nutrient Database & Food Composition Products
Nutrition Resource Centre [16]
Various materials produced by the Nutrition Resource Centre and contains a Directory of Nutrition Contacts & Services in Ontario
Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre [17]
This initiative is designed to strengthen the impact of programs and strategies in order to reduce the incidence of injury and its economic burden in Ontario.
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