Province Announces Physical Activity Grants

Nova Scotians will have more resources to increase physical activity levels in their communities, thanks to $500,000 in physical activity grants from the Office of Health Promotion.

"By 2010 we want to see a 10 percentage point increase in the number of Nova Scotians who are active enough to receive health benefits," said Health Promotion Minister Rodney MacDonald. "This grant program is another way we are helping communities increase participation in sport and physical recreation."

Grants up to $10,000 are available to organizations to create or expand on opportunities to help Nova Scotians be physically active. Applications are now available from the Office of Health Promotion's sport and recreation division. They will be reviewed as they are received and must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2005 to receive funding before March 31, 2005.

"We're looking for activities that lead to life-long physical activity and target people who might otherwise be inactive, especially children and youth," said Mr. MacDonald.

For more information see the website at www.gov.ns.ca/src/ or contact the Office of Health Promotion's sport and recreation division at 1-866-231-3882 or 902-424-7512. Staff will assist in identifying project eligibility and completing the application process.