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Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South
Funding Indigenous research partnerships across borders
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
September 23, 2025
Opened May 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous-led research connections between the Global South and Canada. It funds knowledge-sharing projects, workshops, and community gatherings that lead to a research agenda or action plan, with up to CAD 100,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Knowledge-sharing activities connecting Indigenous researchers in the Global South and Canada
- Community gatherings and workshops
- Co-development of an Indigenous research agenda
- Development of a strategy or action plan
- Broader joint research preparation and alliance-building
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Budget justification and estimated budget
- Legal or corporate registration document
- Letters of commitment or collaboration, including a Canadian Indigenous partner letter
- CVs of the principal investigator and team members
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations in the Global South
- Organizations supporting Indigenous-led research programs
- Public universities and public research institutes in eligible Global South countries
- Not-for-profit research organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Government ministries and agencies
- Branches or offices of international organizations
- Regional or national offices of international organizations
- For-profit companies
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits
- Consultant fees and related travel costs
- Research and dissemination costs
- Training and workshop costs
- Travel, accommodation, and related project expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from individuals
- Applications from government ministries or agencies
- Applications from international organization branches or offices
- Applications from for-profit companies
- Individual academic studies or tuition support
Eligible geographic areas
- Eligible countries in Asia
- Eligible countries in the Middle East and North Africa
- Eligible countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Eligible countries in Eastern and Southern Africa
- Eligible countries in West and Central Africa
Selection criteria
- Challenge: relevance, engagement, and impact (40%)
- Feasibility: work plan, leadership, and budget justification (30%)
- Capability: team expertise, Indigenous leadership, and community linkages (30%)
- Applications must score at least 3.0 in each criterion
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the proposal
- Draft the project description, results plan, ethics approach, risk section, team profile, and budget justification.
- Prepare the required supporting documents, including the collaboration letter and registration documents.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Create or use a SurveyMonkey Apply account.
- Fill in the application form and upload the required files.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Submit electronically through SurveyMonkey Apply.
- Ensure the application is received by September 23, 2025, at 23:59 EDT.
- Step 4: After submission
- Receive an acknowledgement of receipt if submitted on time.
- Respond to any follow-up requests if selected for further review.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for eligibility.
- Eligible proposals are reviewed by a merit review committee.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified in December 2025.
- Selected applicants may be asked to revise the proposal, budget, and administrative documents.
- A Grant Agreement must be signed before funds are issued.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted in English, French, or Spanish.
- One proposal per lead applicant organization.
- Selected applicants may need country approval before funding is finalized.
- Funding is subject to the execution of a Grant Agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South Program
What is the Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South?
This program supports Indigenous-led research connections between the Global South and Canada. It funds knowledge-sharing projects, workshops, and community gatherings that lead to a research agenda or action plan, with up to CAD 100,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 23, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South program?
To be eligible for the Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South program, you must:
Legally recognized not-for-profit organization
Based in an eligible Global South country
Indigenous-led or Indigenous-supporting research
What expenses are eligible under Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South?
Knowledge-sharing activities connecting Indigenous researchers in the Global South and Canada
Community gatherings and workshops
Co-development of an Indigenous research agenda
Development of a strategy or action plan
Broader joint research preparation and alliance-building
Who can I contact for more information about the Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at educationandscience@idrc.ca.
Where is the Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South available?
The Connecting Indigenous Research Leadership in Canada and the Global South program is available across Canada.