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Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award

Support for consumer studies and family resource projects

Offered by
Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF)
Official source: chef-fcef.ca

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Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Professors
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Overview

This award offers up to $4,000 annually to support consumer studies and family resource management projects. It funds research, innovative educational, and public service initiatives that aim to improve quality of life.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$4,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Primary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Other Education, Research
Target groups
General public, Academia / students
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

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Official source: chef-fcef.ca
September 28, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Professors
  • Graduate students
  • Accredited professionals

Eligible expenses

  • Human resources needed for the project
  • Material resources needed for the project

Activities funded

  • Consumer studies research projects
  • Family resource management research projects
  • Innovative educational projects
  • Public service projects

How to apply

  • Complete the General Grant Application Form.
  • Submit the General Grant Application Form electronically as an email attachment to grants@chef-fcef.ca.

Documents Needed

  • General Grant Application Form

Selection criteria

  • Priority is given to research projects.
  • Renewal depends on the final report and evidence of project continuation.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after the September 30 deadline.
  • An advisory committee recommends recipients to the Executive Committee.
  • The decision is made by October 30.
  • Final report submission is required at the end of the award period.

Additional information

  • The award is offered annually.
  • One renewal may be considered based on the final report and project continuation evidence.
  • Unused grant funds lapse on November 1.

Contacts

grants@chef-fcef.ca

Official sources

Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management

Program guide

HOW to Apply

Application form

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award Program

What is the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award?

This award offers up to $4,000 annually to support consumer studies and family resource management projects. It funds research, innovative educational, and public service initiatives that aim to improve quality of life.

How much funding can be received?

Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award program?

To be eligible for the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award program, you must: Professors, graduate students, or accredited professionals Commitment to consumer studies or family resource management Home economist or related professional involved

What expenses are eligible under Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award?

Human resources needed for the project Material resources needed for the project

Who can I contact for more information about the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award?

You can contact Canadian Home Economics Foundation (CHEF) by email at grants@chef-fcef.ca.

Where is the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award available?

The Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award program is available across Canada.

Is the Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Consumer Studies and/or Family Resource Management Award is a Grant and Funding