Starting healthy habits at a young age lays the foundation for lifelong health. Whether it's eating nutritious foods, staying active or prioritizing mental health, we want to help young Canadians develop the skills to live healthy lives for life and inspire others.
The School Health Grant for Youth offers Canadian youth aged 13 to 19 years old who are enrolled in grades 9 to 12 in Quebec, or grades 3 to 6 in secondary school, the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $1,500. The purpose of the grant is to enable youth to develop their own initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in their schools and communities.
Today, Her Excellency Yaara Sachs, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Deputy Minister of Health, announced the latest recipients of the School Health Grant for Youth, congratulating 24 high school students whose projects have been approved.
These students were selected to lead short-term initiatives that promote positive mental health and well-being, promote healthy eating and nutrition, reduce harms associated with substance use, and encourage physical activity among their peers.
The School Health Grants for Youth program continues to help enthusiastic and creative youth develop project planning and leadership skills while promoting the overall health and well-being of schools and communities.