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Aging in Place Challenge program
Funding for collaborative aging research initiatives
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 per year for a maximum of three years. It supports living labs focused on aging, open innovation, and co-created research projects involving practice settings and stakeholders.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 27% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new living labs on aging
- Renewal of existing living labs on aging
- Co-created research and open innovation projects
- Research projects involving practice settings and ecosystem partners
Documents Needed
- Abbreviated academic CVs for the principal investigator and co-researchers
- Abbreviated non-academic CVs for practice-sector participants
- Support letter from a practice-sector partner
- Support letter from the managing institution
- Detailed budget and budget justification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams
- Intersectoral research teams
- Living lab projects involving practice settings
- Existing FRQ-funded living labs seeking renewal
- New living lab initiatives on aging
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who want to submit more than one funding request as principal investigator in the same call
Eligible expenses
- All budget items allowed under the FRQ Common General Rules
- Living lab coordination and management support
- Honoraria and compensation for practice-sector contributions
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality of the project’s scientific approach and methodology
- Fit with program objectives and added value for the Quebec living lab ecosystem
- Team synergy, diversity, and integration of expertise
- Transformative potential and reach of expected outcomes
- For renewal applications: quality of the track record and achievements
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Review the program documents and instructions.
- Gather the required CVs, support letters, and budget documents.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Access the FRQ electronic portfolio.
- Select the Health section to open the application form.
- Fill in the program form under available competitions.
- Step 3: Attach supporting documents
- Upload the required files to the FRQnet form.
- Include the project text, CVs, letters of support, and budget documents required for the chosen stream.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the completed application through FRQnet.
- Ensure submission is completed by the posted deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an interdisciplinary and intersectoral committee.
- Projects must reach a minimum overall score of 70% to be recommended for funding.
- Funding decisions are announced later by the FRQ.
- Grant holders must submit a final activity and financial report.
- Funded teams may be invited to forums, colloquia, follow-up, or knowledge transfer activities.
Additional information
- A webinar was offered to support applicants.
- Immediate open access is required for peer-reviewed publications resulting from the funded work.
- One person may submit only one funding application as principal investigator across all streams.
- The program refers to the FRQ Common General Rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aging in Place Challenge program Program
What is the Aging in Place Challenge program?
This program provides up to $200,000 per year for a maximum of three years. It supports living labs focused on aging, open innovation, and co-created research projects involving practice settings and stakeholders.
How much funding can be received?
Aging in Place Challenge program Funds up to 27% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Aging in Place Challenge program program?
To be eligible for the Aging in Place Challenge program program, you must:
Team of at least three members
Includes a practice-sector partner
Intersectoral research team
What expenses are eligible under Aging in Place Challenge program?
Creation of new living labs on aging
Renewal of existing living labs on aging
Co-created research and open innovation projects
Research projects involving practice settings and ecosystem partners
Who can I contact for more information about the Aging in Place Challenge program?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Aging in Place Challenge program available?
The Aging in Place Challenge program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Aging in Place Challenge program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aging in Place Challenge program is a Researchers And Facilities