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ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program?

You can contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc..

Q: Where is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program available?

The ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program?

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program is funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Support for innovative ALS research projects

Grant and Funding

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.

Overview

Information on the maximum funding amount is not available at this time.
This program supports ALS-related research projects, including novel approaches, ongoing ALS research programs aligned with ALS Canada’s vision, and research focused on symptom management and quality of life.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

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

Activities funded

Novel ALS research approaches supported by a sound rationale and a feasible experimental plan (preliminary data not necessarily required).
ALS research that is part of an ongoing research program and aligned with ALS Canada’s vision that “By 2024, ALS is a treatable, not terminal disease”.
Research focused on maximizing function, minimizing disability, and optimizing quality of life through symptom management.
Research supporting families and persons living with ALS.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 245,000

Validate a blood biomarker panel to track ALS progression

$ 198,000

Pilot a remote symptom-management program supporting people with ALS

Additional information

The program combines applications previously submitted under Discovery, Bridge, or Clinical Management competitions.
The program is intended to support projects aligned with ALS Canada’s vision that ALS becomes treatable, not terminal, by 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project 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 Project Grant Program?

What expenses are eligible under ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Project Grant Program?

Novel ALS research approaches supported by a sound rationale and a feasible experimental plan (preliminary data not necessarily required). ALS research that is part of an ongoing research program and aligned with ALS Canada’s vision that “By 2024, ALS is a treatable, not terminal disease”. Research focused on maximizing function, minimizing disability, and optimizing quality of life through symptom management. Research supporting families and persons living with ALS.