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Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers
Funding for climate and health research collaboration
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $2,000,000 per year for five years, with awards reaching up to $10,000,000. It supports interdisciplinary research, training, and climate-and-health education or public communication initiatives.
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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 : 10,000,000 $
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
- 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
- Interdisciplinary research on climate change and human health
- Training and graduate education in climate and health
- Education or public communication work on climate and health
- Research collaboration across institutions and departments
Documents Needed
- Graphical abstract
- Research plan
- Bibliography
- Institutional letter of support
- US IRS Letter of Determination showing nonprofit status
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit research institutes
- Non-profit training institutes
- Research and educational institutions
- Consortia of research and educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies
- Government agencies
Eligible expenses
- Consumable supplies and equipment
- Travel expenses
- Administrative personnel costs
- Student stipends, salaries, and benefits
- Graduate student tuition
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs and institutional overhead
- Pass-through charges sent to other institutions
- Applications from for-profit companies
- Applications from government agencies
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of intent are reviewed before full proposals are invited.
- Invited full proposals are then submitted through ProposalCentral.
- Applications are checked for completeness and signing-off before submission.
- Finalist interviews are held before the award decision.
- Award notices and contracts follow the final selection process.
Additional information
- Only invited applicants can submit a full proposal.
- An institutional signing official must approve the application.
- The proposal requires a graphical abstract and institutional support letters.
- Up to five collaborators may be added.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers. 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 + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers?
This program provides up to $2,000,000 per year for five years, with awards reaching up to $10,000,000. It supports interdisciplinary research, training, and climate-and-health education or public communication initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers program?
To be eligible for the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers program, you must:
Non-profit research or training institute
Based in the U.S. or Canada
Climate and health focus
What expenses are eligible under Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers?
Interdisciplinary research on climate change and human health
Training and graduate education in climate and health
Education or public communication work on climate and health
Research collaboration across institutions and departments
Who can I contact for more information about the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers?
You can contact Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF).
Where is the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers available?
The Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) Centers is a Grant and Funding