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Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
Seed funding for climate-health collaboration
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports small seed grants of up to $50,000 to explore new links between climate change and human health. It funds early-stage projects on interdisciplinary collaboration, health communication, sustainable healthcare approaches, and extreme weather preparedness.
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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 : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building new interdisciplinary partnerships on climate change and human health
- Developing sustainable approaches for healthcare, care delivery, or biomedical research
- Preparing for extreme weather and other crisis-related health impacts
- Public outreach, climate communication, and education on climate and health
Documents Needed
- Cover sheet
- CV or biosketch
- US IRS letter of determination showing nonprofit status
- Proposal summary with short reference list
- Project budget and budget justification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Degree-granting institutions
- Organizations in the United States or Canada
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Nonprofits incorporated outside the United States or Canada
- Individual investigators applying alone
- Applicants using paper submissions
Eligible expenses
- Salaries of support personnel
- Materials needed to administer the work
- Reasonable consultant costs
- Employee benefits as direct costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs and overhead
- Paper applications
- Incomplete applications or late submissions
- Proposals with extra materials beyond the required submission
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed quarterly by Burroughs Wellcome Fund, with advice from expert reviewers.
- Applications are supported or declined after each quarterly review.
- Applicants are notified by email after submission and must obtain institutional sign-off before the deadline.
- A progress report and a financial report are required from award recipients.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed quarterly on a rolling basis.
- Applicants receive a confirmation email after submission.
- Progress and financial reports are required from award recipients.
- Only full proposals submitted through ProposalCentral are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants. 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 Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants?
This program supports small seed grants of up to $50,000 to explore new links between climate change and human health. It funds early-stage projects on interdisciplinary collaboration, health communication, sustainable healthcare approaches, and extreme weather preparedness.
How much funding can be received?
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants program?
To be eligible for the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants program, you must:
Nonprofit or degree-granting institution
Based in the United States or Canada
Collaborative proposal required
What expenses are eligible under Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants?
Building new interdisciplinary partnerships on climate change and human health
Developing sustainable approaches for healthcare, care delivery, or biomedical research
Preparing for extreme weather and other crisis-related health impacts
Public outreach, climate communication, and education on climate and health
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants?
You can contact Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF).
Where is the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants available?
The Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants is a Grant and Funding