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CLEAR Operating Grant
Support for high-impact dementia research
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The operating grants page now states that two grants are available at $400,000 each over two years.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The operating grants page now states that two grants are available at $400,000 each over two years.
CLEAR Operating Grants funding details updated
The 2026 CLEAR Foundation Operating Grants page now states that two grants are available, each valued at $400,000 over two years. The page also shows a deadline callout for September 25 at 11:59 PM PST, but the closing date already appears in the key dates section and does not change the timeline.
Funding available
$ 400,000
Deadline
September 25, 2026
Opened June 25, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
CLEAR Foundation’s 2026 Operating Grants support high-impact biomedical research focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The program aims to accelerate innovative projects with translational potential toward meaningful therapeutic or clinical impact, including disease mechanisms, new treatments, and early detection.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Seniors
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Biomedical research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
- Research that advances understanding of disease mechanisms.
- Research that supports the development of new treatments.
- Research that improves early detection.
- Research that accelerates discoveries with potential to improve patient outcomes.
Documents Needed
- Final Operating Grants Submission (merged PDF)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Principal Investigators at assistant professor level or higher
- Co-Principal Investigators at assistant professor level or higher
- Academic institutions in British Columbia
- Research teams working on dementia-related projects
Who is not eligible
- Past CLEAR Operating Grant recipients applying again as Principal Investigator within two calendar years after their funding term
Eligible expenses
- Direct research project costs
- Research activities covered by the approved budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect research costs
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- CLEAR’s funding criteria.
- Scientific merit.
- Innovation.
- Feasibility.
- Potential impact.
How to apply
- Download the 2026 Operating Grants Submission Package.
- Prepare all forms and documentation for submission.
- Upload your submission via the online submission portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are reviewed by an independent committee of scientific experts, typically from outside British Columbia.
- Each proposal is assessed against CLEAR’s funding criteria, scientific merit, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.
- The Review Committee meets to discuss each submission and finalize scores; all reviews and deliberations remain strictly confidential.
- Funding recommendations are provided to the Board of Directors, which approves grant expenditures based on the peer review results.
- In some cases, CLEAR partners with trusted research organizations that use their own established peer review processes, and the Board approves expenditures in accordance with agreed-upon partnership terms.
Additional information
- The application may be signed and transmitted using a digital/electronic signature.
- Applications must be submitted as one merged PDF document.
- Funding is typically provided annually during the grant term.
- All awardees must submit annual research progress reports.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CLEAR Operating Grant Program
What is the CLEAR Operating Grant?
CLEAR Foundation’s 2026 Operating Grants support high-impact biomedical research focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The program aims to accelerate innovative projects with translational potential toward meaningful therapeutic or clinical impact, including disease mechanisms, new treatments, and early detection.
How much funding can be received?
CLEAR Operating Grant Funds up to $400,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 25, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the CLEAR Operating Grant program?
To be eligible for the CLEAR Operating Grant program, you must:
Research on Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
Applicant based at a BC academic institution.
Project shows collaboration and impact potential.
What expenses are eligible under CLEAR Operating Grant?
Biomedical research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
Research that advances understanding of disease mechanisms.
Research that supports the development of new treatments.
Research that improves early detection.
Research that accelerates discoveries with potential to improve patient outcomes.
Who can I contact for more information about the CLEAR Operating Grant?
You can contact CLEAR Foundation (CLEAR) by email at sheilascott@clearalzheimers.ca.
Where is the CLEAR Operating Grant available?
The CLEAR Operating Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.