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2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Funding for innovative nutrition research
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
CFDR offers funding of up to $20,000 for innovative nutrition and dietetics research. The program supports projects that strengthen dietetic practice and improve the nutritional health of Canadians.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative research in nutrition and dietetics
- Projects that enhance dietetic practice
- Research on CFDR priority areas related to dietetic practice
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Full proposal document
- Project description
- Human research ethics approval or approval plan
- Photos and photo release forms for each principal investigator
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered dietitians
- Research teams led by dietetic professionals
- Universities, hospitals, health agencies, community groups, associations, and non-profit organizations as sponsors
Who is not eligible
- Individuals without a charitable sponsoring organization
- Organizations not recognized as charitable
- Projects led by non-dietetic professionals
- Applicants with outstanding CFDR projects or reports when funds are released
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and student stipends directly tied to the project
- Professional and technical consulting fees
- Travel and subsistence for research or dissemination
- Supplies, printing, photocopying, and other project-related materials
- Minor equipment and computer or software purchases when not already provided by the institution
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual fundraising campaigns
- Basic science and animal research
- Capital campaigns and building funds
- Major equipment, office furniture, and equipment service contracts
- Salaries for investigators, interns, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, secretarial assistance, and full-time institutional employees
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Registration is reviewed first, and eligible applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Full proposals are reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee for scientific merit and relevance to dietetic practice.
- Applications are ranked and may receive full, partial, or conditional support.
- CFDR makes the final decision and notifies successful applicants in June 2026.
- Written feedback is provided to applicants after review and decisions.
Additional information
- CFDR requires a two-step application process: registration first, then an invited full proposal.
- Applications can be submitted in English or French.
- Successful recipients must maintain regulatory college membership for the full project period.
- CFDR may provide full, partial, or conditional support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition?
CFDR offers funding of up to $20,000 for innovative nutrition and dietetics research. The program supports projects that strengthen dietetic practice and improve the nutritional health of Canadians.
How much funding can be received?
2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition program?
To be eligible for the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition program, you must:
Registered dietitian lead
Charitable sponsoring institution
Dietetics practice involvement
What expenses are eligible under 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition?
Innovative research in nutrition and dietetics
Projects that enhance dietetic practice
Research on CFDR priority areas related to dietetic practice
Who can I contact for more information about the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition?
You can contact Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) by email at grants@cfdr.ca or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition available?
The 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition program is available across Canada.
Is the 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition is a Grant and Funding