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Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub
Support for dementia knowledge exchange projects
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 20, 2019
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provided up to $300,000 per year for up to 4 years to create and lead a Knowledge Hub for dementia community projects. It supported community of practice activities, knowledge translation and dissemination, and analytical support related to the Dementia Community Investment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 20, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Creation and leadership of a Knowledge Hub for DCI community-based projects.
- Facilitating a community of practice for funded projects.
- Knowledge translation, synthesis, and dissemination of project findings and best practices.
- Providing support, guidance, and training to community-based projects.
- Analytical support to PHAC on DCI priorities and directions.
Documents Needed
- PHAC funding request form (ISFR)
- Budget template
- Requested appendices only
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations with a not-for-profit partner
- Unincorporated groups, societies, and coalitions
- Academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, and Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations applying alone, without a not-for-profit partner
- Organizations that are not Canadian
Eligible expenses
- Materials, personnel, equipment, rent, and utilities.
- Evaluation, dissemination, travel, and accommodation.
- Other costs directly related to the approved project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Membership fees and unidentified miscellaneous costs.
- Ongoing operating costs, overhead, and administrative fees.
- Capital purchases such as land, buildings, or vehicles.
- Standalone activities not tied to delivery, evaluation, or dissemination, including symposia, workshops, conferences, audiovisual production, and website or app development and maintenance.
- Travel or hospitality above National Joint Council rates.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed after submission and funding was not guaranteed.
- Selections were based on budget and project considerations.
- Successful applicants were notified by email.
- PHAC was not obliged to enter into a funding agreement.
Additional information
- Applications had to use PHAC's ISFR and budget templates.
- The proposal had to be submitted in Microsoft Word.
- Only requested appendices were accepted.
- Applications were submitted by email and acknowledged by email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub. 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 Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub?
This program provided up to $300,000 per year for up to 4 years to create and lead a Knowledge Hub for dementia community projects. It supported community of practice activities, knowledge translation and dissemination, and analytical support related to the Dementia Community Investment.
How much funding can be received?
Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub program?
To be eligible for the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub program, you must:
Canadian organization only
For-profit with nonprofit partner
Capacity for dementia knowledge work
What expenses are eligible under Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub?
Creation and leadership of a Knowledge Hub for DCI community-based projects.
Facilitating a community of practice for funded projects.
Knowledge translation, synthesis, and dissemination of project findings and best practices.
Providing support, guidance, and training to community-based projects.
Analytical support to PHAC on DCI priorities and directions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at phac.cgc.solicitations-csc.aspc@canada.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub available?
The Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub program is available across Canada.
Is the Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Dementia Community Investment — Knowledge Hub is a Partnering and Collaboration