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Contribute to the improvement of aging
Funding for aging research and quality of life
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports aging-related research projects aimed at improving the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers. It offers up to $30,000 for intervention-based research, with eligible activities including research, knowledge transfer, and related project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on aging and the quality of life of older adults.
- Intervention-based studies for active, healthy, and vulnerable aging populations.
- Research benefiting older adults and their caregivers.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Principal investigator abridged CV
- Research proposal
- Scientific references
- Letters of recommendation from study institutions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers working in Canada
- Early-career researchers
- Researchers new to the foundation
Who is not eligible
- Researchers who have already received a grant from the foundation
- Researchers who are not early in their career
Eligible expenses
- Small equipment and software
- Travel related to the project
- Research assistant support
- Principal investigator release time
- Knowledge transfer activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Scientific quality
- Originality and feasibility
- Potential impact of the research
- Innovation
- Knowledge transfer plan
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a letter of intent
- Send the letter of intent and abridged CV in PDF by email.
- Submit by the stated deadline.
- Step 2: Submit a full research proposal if invited
- Prepare the proposal in the required format.
- Submit both an electronic PDF version by email and a printed copy by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Step 1: Letter of intent review
- Intent letters are evaluated first.
- Successful applicants are invited to submit a full proposal.
- Step 2: Full proposal evaluation
- Proposals are reviewed by the scientific advisor and external reviewers.
- Applicants are informed of the decision by the stated date.
- Step 3: Post-award requirements
- Ethics approval must be obtained within three months of the award notice.
- A final report must be submitted at the end of the project.
Additional information
- Only new applicants to the foundation are eligible.
- The program focuses on intervention-based research in aging.
- A final report and knowledge transfer follow-up are required.
- The foundation may request site visits during the project.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Contribute to the improvement of aging Program
What is the Contribute to the improvement of aging?
This program supports aging-related research projects aimed at improving the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers. It offers up to $30,000 for intervention-based research, with eligible activities including research, knowledge transfer, and related project costs.
How much funding can be received?
Contribute to the improvement of aging Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Contribute to the improvement of aging program?
To be eligible for the Contribute to the improvement of aging program, you must:
Researcher working in Canada
New to the foundation
Early-career researcher
What expenses are eligible under Contribute to the improvement of aging?
Research on aging and the quality of life of older adults.
Intervention-based studies for active, healthy, and vulnerable aging populations.
Research benefiting older adults and their caregivers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Contribute to the improvement of aging?
You can contact La Fondation Drummond by email at office@drummondfoundation.ca.
Where is the Contribute to the improvement of aging available?
The Contribute to the improvement of aging program is available across Canada.
Is the Contribute to the improvement of aging a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Contribute to the improvement of aging is a Researchers And Facilities