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Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)
Support for small-scale natural resources research
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program supports small-scale research to advance innovation and sustainable development in natural resources. It funds projects that improve techniques, technology, understanding, and protection of natural resources.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- 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
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
- For-profit organizations.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Universities and academic institutions.
- Co-operatives.
- Indigenous groups.
- Foreign, provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- International.
Activities funded
- Small-scale research in the natural resources sectors.
- Projects that develop new and more efficient techniques or technology for sustainable development.
- Projects that improve protection, understanding, or knowledge of natural resources.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are considered in the context of evaluations of the related program.
- No mandatory evaluation requirement is stated for this program.
Additional information
- It is a contribution program.
- The program is ongoing.
- Planned spending in 2018-19 was $1,070,000.
- Projects may be considered within the evaluation of the broader program they align with.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) Program
What is the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)?
This program supports small-scale research to advance innovation and sustainable development in natural resources. It funds projects that improve techniques, technology, understanding, and protection of natural resources.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) program?
To be eligible for the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) program, you must:
Must be an eligible recipient group.
Project must support natural resources research.
Project must align with program objectives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
Where is the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) available?
The Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) program is available across Canada.
Is the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted)?
Contributions in support of Small Scale Research (voted) is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)