Funding opportunities
Open and upcoming programs from Canadian funders and US federal grants (Grants.gov). Deadlines first, then rolling intakes.
Research and Innovation Stream (Skills for Success)
Skills for Success · Rolling intake
Employment and Social Development Canada funding program.
Research Development Grants (British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR))
British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) · Rolling intake
CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health (IIPH), the BC NEIHR is one of nine Indigenous-led networks across Canada that support research leadership among Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs).
Research & Environment (Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society)
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society · Rolling intake
The mission of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is to assist the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Region Community to achieve its vision by providing funding and logistical support for research, education and training initiatives that promote conservation and sustainable development.
Research Funding (Earthwatch Institute)
Earthwatch Institute · Rolling intake
Since its founding in 1971, Earthwatch has been taking action to address global change through a time-tested model of citizen science and community engagement. By pairing citizen science volunteers from all sectors of society with researchers around the world, Earthwatch teams have helped to safeguard critical habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
Research Funding Programs (Stem Cell Network)
Stem Cell Network · Rolling intake
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is a national non-profit that supports stem cell and regenerative medicine research, training the next generation and outreach across Canada. SCN is supported by the Government of Canada and works in partnership with industry representatives, health charities, government and non-government organizations to build on Canada’s leadership in the sector.
Research Funding (The Kidney Foundation of Canada)
The Kidney Foundation of Canada · Rolling intake
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organizations committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through; funding and stimulating innovative research, providing education and support as well as increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.
Research Grant Program (Barth Syndrome Foundation of Canada)
Barth Syndrome Foundation of Canada · Rolling intake
\We are a nation-wide, entirely volunteer-based, charitable organization that works to find treatments, causes and a cure for Barth syndrome. While independent, we are an affiliate of the Barth Syndrome Foundation, Inc., and together we share a vision for a world in which not one more person shall suffer or perish from Barth syndrome.
Research Grants and Fellowships (PVA Research Foundation)
PVA Research Foundation · Rolling intake
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Research Foundation funds grants to advance development in spinal cord injury or disorders (SCI/D) research.
Research Grants (Heritage Preservation Partnership Program)
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program · Rolling intake
Alberta Culture funding program.
Research Grants (Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)
Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation · Rolling intake
We will inspire philanthropy by connecting communities to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital to provide specialized maternal and children’s health care throughout the province and pursue the advancement of innovative research.
Research Grants on Education: Large (The Spencer Foundation)
The Spencer Foundation · Rolling intake
We believe education research is integral to improving education, making education systems more equitable, and increasing opportunities to learn across the lifespan.
Research Grants on Education: Small (The Spencer Foundation)
The Spencer Foundation · Rolling intake
We believe education research is integral to improving education, making education systems more equitable, and increasing opportunities to learn across the lifespan.
Research Grants (Quebec Bar Foundation)
Quebec Bar Foundation · Rolling intake
The Quebec Bar Foundation advances legal knowledge by supporting research, publishing works, promoting legal studies through the awarding of scholarships and transmitting knowledge. The Foundation contributes to the evolution of the law in order to improve access to justice and the administration of the legal system for the benefit of the legal community and the general public.
Research Grants (Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada)
Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada · Rolling intake
From its incorporation, the Foundation has concentrated its efforts in support of research into the causes of and hopefully, the eventual cure of intellectual impairment, especially as it affects children and persons of advanced years in the form of Alzheimer's Disease.
Research Investment Opportunities: Foundational Infrastructure: Foundational Infrastructure (Alberta Cancer Foundation)
Alberta Cancer Foundation · Rolling intake
Our mission is to make Alberta the leader in cancer prevention research and care. Our vision is a cancer-free future. We strive to be one of the most innovative philanthropic organization in Canada. We achieve this by delivering transformational results for those waging the war against cancer, and their families.
Research Investment Opportunities: Transformative Programs (Alberta Cancer Foundation)
Alberta Cancer Foundation · Rolling intake
Our mission is to make Alberta the leader in cancer prevention research and care. Our vision is a cancer-free future. We strive to be one of the most innovative philanthropic organization in Canada. We achieve this by delivering transformational results for those waging the war against cancer, and their families.
Research Library Program (The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation)
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Rolling intake
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation promotes the advancement and perpetuation of humanistic inquiry and artistic creativity by encouraging excellence in scholarship and in the performing arts, and by supporting research libraries and other institutions which transmit our cultural heritage.
Research & Planning Grant (Edmonton Heritage Council)
Edmonton Heritage Council · Rolling intake
The Edmonton Heritage Council provides leadership, support and programs to help Edmontonians research, preserve, interpret and advocate for their heritage.
Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative research for educational change (The Spencer Foundation)
The Spencer Foundation · Rolling intake
We believe education research is integral to improving education, making education systems more equitable, and increasing opportunities to learn across the lifespan.
Research & Sector-Building Grants (Inspirit Foundation)
Inspirit Foundation · Rolling intake
We work to promote inclusion and pluralism through media and arts, support for young change leaders and impact investing—specifically addressing discrimination based on ethnicity, race and religion.