1. Vancouver Coastal Health Aboriginal Health Initiative Program(AHIP) Daniel Iwama, Community Grants Coordinator September 25, 2015

2. 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 Outline

3. 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

4. Reducing health inequities by supporting traditional/cultural practices in health promotion throughout the VCH Region AHIP Background

5. Current AHIP Priority Areas: Chronic or infectious disease prevention Early childhood development Food security Injury prevention Mental wellness & Self-esteem

6. All successful AHIP projects: Strengthen traditional/cultural practices Build capacity in the community Reduce health inequities Create a supportive environment for health & well-being Have Indigenous practices as main methodologies

7. All successful AHIP projects: Are located within the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. Are administered by First Nations / Aboriginal Organizations or Non-Aboriginal organization in partnership with a First Nations / Aboriginal organization Demonstrate community support & partnerships Facilitate better access to health services

8. What AHIP does not fund: Daycare Costs Resource Libraries Capital Expenditures Research Projects Curriculum Development Conferences / Staff development Activities taking place outside of the Vancouver Coastal Health region

9. 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

10. 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 2016/2017 AHIP Callout: Timeline

11. 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?

12. For more information: Website: http://aboriginalhealth.vch.ca/working-together/ahip/ Direct contact: Daniel Iwama (daniel.iwama@vch.ca) Community Investments Email: community.investments@vch.cacommunity.investments@vch.ca Community Investments Phone: (604)714-3780 In person: Vancouver Coastal Health 2 nd Floor - 520 West 6 th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Z1A1