The First Nations Health Authority Environmental Contaminants Program (ECP) is now accepting Environmental Contaminants Research Proposals for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The
ECP Guidelines for Proposals booklet provides tools and information regarding the proposal development and application process. If you have any questions regarding the Program, please contact
Environmental.Health@fnha.ca
The proposal selection process will be concluded in late March 2015.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: February 16, 2015 at Midnight
Submit your completed proposal by courier/mail,
email or fax to:
Environmental Public Health Services
First Nations Health Authority
404 -1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3
Fax: 604-666-3356
There have been some key changes to the program that are highlighted below:
• Collaboration & Partnerships Approach: While we will continue to support individual community projects, we encourage communities with similar concerns to partner and collaborate. Recognizing the significant value in investigating common issues together, economies of scale, shared community expertise and learning.
• Duration: Projects that span multiple years will be accepted. The duration funded will depend on the expiry date of the health funding agreement held by the community.
• Funding: While the maximum budget amount has been removed, proposal budgets must be reasonable and appropriate based on the objectives and activities of the project. Communities should seek additional sources of funding, including in-kind, to ensure that funding support can be provided to as many projects as possible.
The changes above have been made as part of FNHA’s increased flexibility in program design, and to address limitations in the former BC First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program. Please note: funding under the National First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program is no longer available in British Columbia.
It is important to note that projects related to the Mount Polley Mine tailings storage facility breach will be considered separately from the ECP call for proposal. Questions can be directed to the Manager, Environmental Public Health Services.
