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ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program
Supports innovative multidisciplinary ALS research teams
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 9, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports multidisciplinary ALS research projects up to $500,000. Funds research to identify causes or treatments and improve quality of life through symptom management and family support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research to identify causes of ALS and/or related neurological diseases.
- Research to develop or advance treatments for ALS and/or related neurological diseases.
- Research on symptom management to maximize function and minimize disability for people living with ALS.
- Research to optimize quality of life through supports for people with ALS and their families.
- Multidisciplinary, team-based research projects combining expertise in novel or innovative ways.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Teams of multiple investigators
- Multidisciplinary research teams (including investigators from outside the ALS field)
Eligible expenses
- Research project expenses (including costs incurred outside Canada, up to the program’s limit)
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (with a limit on funding used for research expenses incurred outside Canada)
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants can expect an application decision in November.
Additional information
- Two funding streams are available: Seed (Stream 1) and Development (Stream 2).
- Decisions are communicated in November.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program. 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 ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program?
Supports multidisciplinary ALS research projects up to $500,000. Funds research to identify causes or treatments and improve quality of life through symptom management and family support.
How much funding can be received?
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program program, you must:
Team of multiple investigators
ALS or related disease focus
Research or quality-of-life focus
What expenses are eligible under ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program?
Research to identify causes of ALS and/or related neurological diseases.
Research to develop or advance treatments for ALS and/or related neurological diseases.
Research on symptom management to maximize function and minimize disability for people living with ALS.
Research to optimize quality of life through supports for people with ALS and their families.
Multidisciplinary, team-based research projects combining expertise in novel or innovative ways.
Who can I contact for more information about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program?
You can contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. by email at research@als.ca.
Where is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program available?
The ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
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