Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Huntington Society of Canada (HSC)

As Canada's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to Huntington disease, HSC plays a critical role in funding research and supporting families affected by this fatal hereditary brain disorder. The organization serves as a vital bridge between researchers, healthcare professionals, and families living with HD across the country.

HSC administers several research funding streams including the Summer Student Fellowship for emerging researchers, Clinical Fellowship for medical professionals, and the Navigator Research Program which represents a significant multi-year investment in HD research. The organization has partnered with Brain Canada and the River Philip Foundation to invest over $1.2 million in Huntington disease research. Funding decisions are guided by the HSC Research Council, which ensures scientific rigor and promising research directions.

Beyond research funding, HSC provides comprehensive family services including counseling, resource referral, education, and community development. The Family Services team operates nationally with Resource Centre Directors positioned across all provinces to ensure Canadians affected by HD have access to support regardless of location.

The organization works collaboratively with health and social services professionals, local HD clinics, movement disorder clinics, and genetics clinics. HSC also acknowledges support from partner foundations including The Winnipeg Foundation, Ontario Community Foundation, Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation, and the Saskatchewan Community Investment Fund.