Apply Now for Healthy Workplace Funding

Apply Now for Healthy Workplace Funding

UBC’s favourite workplace funding program is back! Applications are now being accepted for the Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program (HWIP).

The HWIP provides start-up funds for health-related activities for UBC departments and units interested in promoting wellbeing in the workplace. To date, the program has funded 327 grassroots initiatives, including stretching classes, health challenges, mental health training and creative activities.

In 2019, the HWIP funded the following in Vancouver and the Okanagan:

• 8 innovative new ideas
• 2 bike share programs
• 9 fitness class programs
• 9 team health challenges
• 2 mental health training programs
• 4 arts-based projects
• 1 community garden

Have a great idea? Want to boost team-building and the health of your colleagues? It’s easy to apply and the benefits to your department or unit can be far-reaching.

The deadline for applications is April 10, 2020.

Full details, including regulations, funding toolkits and application forms can be found on the HWIP page.

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