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2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition
Support for early-stage humanities research
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports research projects in the early stages of knowledge development, with funding from $10,000 to $100,000 over one to two years. It supports case studies, pilot projects, critical analyses of existing research, and related knowledge mobilization activities.
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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
- Case studies
- Pilot projects
- Critical analyses of existing research projects
- Knowledge mobilization activities linked to humanities research
Documents Needed
- Canadian Common CV
- Completed application form
- Application instructions and supporting submission materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual researchers
- Research teams
- Emerging researchers
- Established researchers
- Canadian post-secondary institutions eligible to administer the grant
Who is not eligible
- Students enrolled in a degree program
- Researchers whose main affiliation is with a foreign post-secondary institution
- Applicants whose previous required report to the program is overdue
- Government scientists applying for research tied to their employer's mandate
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees for specialized professional or technical services directly related to the research
- Travel and accommodation for collaborators linked to research planning, information exchange, and dissemination
- Salaries, allowances, and travel for students when the project is carried out in federal government facilities and the research falls under the federal government mandate
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Personnel salaries for research team members, including postdoctoral researchers in an official team role
- Fees or travel costs for invited speakers or guests
- Teaching release costs
- Activities mainly focused on curriculum development, instructional materials, program evaluation, conferences, workshops, digitization, or database creation
- Budget items with 30% or more in ineligible expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive merit assessment process.
- Review is done by committee in one stage without external reviews.
- Funding decisions take available funds and committee recommendations into account.
- Applicants receive the competition results through the research portal, and institutions receive them through the grants and scholarships administration portal.
- Successful applicants receive a decision notice and, where applicable, a summary of the merit review.
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?
The program supports research projects in the early stages of knowledge development, with funding from $10,000 to $100,000 over one to two years. It supports case studies, pilot projects, critical analyses of existing research, and related knowledge mobilization activities.
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:
Researcher or research team
Admissible humanities research
Eligible Canadian institution affiliation
What expenses are eligible under 2026 CFDR Research Grant Competition?
Case studies
Pilot projects
Critical analyses of existing research projects
Knowledge mobilization activities linked to humanities research
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