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Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program
Funding for defence and security policy projects
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Non-recurring funding supports defence and security projects aligned with MINDS priorities. Up to $50,000 is available for conferences, roundtables, workshops, research and publications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conferences and roundtables
- Workshops and seminars
- Research projects
- Publications
- Other defence and security policy initiatives aligned with MINDS priorities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget with expense breakdown
- List of other funding sources
- Project summary with key milestones
- List of participants or speakers, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities
- Non-profit organizations
- Research institutions
- Individuals and institutions in academia, think tanks, and the private sector
- International applicants
Who is not eligible
- Employees and organizations of government departments and agencies
- Employees of Canadian Defence Academy institutions
- International government departments and agencies
Eligible expenses
- Research costs, including subscriptions, travel and accommodation
- Conference and seminar costs, including venue rental, audiovisual equipment, interpretation, materials, travel and accommodation
- Non-administrative salaries such as research assistants
- Translation costs, publication costs, and administrative or support salaries with benefits
- Promotional materials and license-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurance and interest charges
- Professional services, including audits
- Utilities, depreciation, rent, office overhead and institutional overhead
- Capital assets, honoraria, prizes and awards
- Alcohol purchases and costs outside the proposal scope
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International applicants are eligible
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program's eligibility and priority criteria.
- Proposals are scored on relevance, diversity and innovation, and technology use.
- Applicants are notified of the next steps after the review process.
- No appeal mechanism is available for approval or rejection decisions.
- Approved recipients must acknowledge MINDS support in public materials and may need to provide a final report.
Additional information
- Applicants should align their proposal with at least one MINDS defence policy challenge.
- Selected recipients must acknowledge MINDS support in public project materials.
- A final report is required within 60 days after project completion.
- Projects involving social science research with DND/CAF participants require prior SSRRB review.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program. 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 Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program?
Non-recurring funding supports defence and security projects aligned with MINDS priorities. Up to $50,000 is available for conferences, roundtables, workshops, research and publications.
How much funding can be received?
Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program program, you must:
Project must align with MINDS defence policy challenges.
Proposal should support Canadian defence and security policy.
Young applicants must be enrolled and sponsored.
What expenses are eligible under Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program?
Conferences and roundtables
Workshops and seminars
Research projects
Publications
Other defence and security policy initiatives aligned with MINDS priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at MINDS@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program available?
The Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Defence Engagement Program — Targeted Engagement Grant Program is a Partnering and Collaboration