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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is a global research institute led by Dalhousie University, established in 2015, that brings together researchers, industry, and government to solve complex ocean problems. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia with an office in St. John's, Newfoundland, OFI offers multiple funding programs including fellowships, seed funds, and research grants focused on ocean and climate research. View Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 16, 2026

List of grants and funding offered by Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)

4 opportunities available
Knowledge Mobilization Fund
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

Knowledge Mobilization Fund

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
TCA Opportunities Fund
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

TCA Opportunities Fund

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Short-term collaborative research support
Eligible Funding
  • From $30,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Community-Led Research Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Community-Led Research Program

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Community-led research funding for Indigenous partnerships
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Quebec
Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)
Advanced training in observational oceanography
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia

About Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)

What is the mission of Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)?

To be a global leader in transnational interdisciplinary ocean research, producing demonstrable and enduring social, economic, and environmental benefits by bringing together researchers, industry, and government to solve complex ocean problems.

What type of organization is Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)?

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) is a Research institute.

When was Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) founded?

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) was founded in 2015-09.

What is Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)'s official website?

Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)'s official website is https://www.ofi.ca/.

What else should I know about Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI)?

Rôle de l'Ocean Frontier Institute dans l'écosystème du financement

L'Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) joue un rôle central dans le financement de la recherche océanique au Canada atlantique et à l'échelle internationale. En tant qu'institut de recherche installé à l'Université Dalhousie et soutenu par le Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), l'OFI offre des programmes de financement structurés pour soutenir les chercheurs à toutes les étapes de leur carrière.

Programmes de financement principaux

  • Bourses de recherche : Bourses postdoctorales internationales, industrielles et visiteurs
  • Seed Fund : Plus de 150 projets financés depuis 2018, allant de quelques milliers à des montants plus substantiels
  • Community Climate Adaptation Fund : Financement pour l'adaptation climatique communautaire en partenariat avec Suncor Energy Foundation
  • Knowledge Mobilization Fund : jusqu'à 5 000 $ par groupe de recherche pour la mobilisation des connaissances
  • TCA Opportunities Fund : 30 000 $ à 75 000 $ pour des projets de recherche collaborative à court terme
  • Community-Led Research Program : jusqu'à 50 000 $ par projet pour les partenariats avec les communautés autochtones

Domaines de recherche prioritaires

L'OFI se concentre sur trois domaines principaux : l'atteinte de la carboneutralité, la protection de la biodiversité et les ressources biologiques durables. La portée géographique englobe l'Atlantique Nord et la porte d'entrée arctique canadienne.