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Grand Challenges Canada
Innovation funding for health and social impact
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Funding available
$ 300,000 - $ 1,500,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Grand Challenges Canada funds innovative solutions that save and improve lives in low- and middle-income countries and Canada. It supports proof of concept and transition-to-scale innovations, including products, services, and business models that can improve health and social outcomes.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- New immigrants & refugees
- Women & girls
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Proof of concept innovations
- Transition to scale innovations
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- Low- and middle-income countries and Canada
How to apply
- Go to gcc.fluxx.io.
- Create a Fluxx account if you have never applied before, or log in with your existing username and password if you have one.
- Complete the registration form, verify your account by email, and set your password.
- Click START NEW APPLICATION, complete the form, save your work, and return later from Drafts if needed.
- When the application is complete, click Save and then Submit through Fluxx.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed according to the timeline outlined in the relevant Request for Proposals.
- Once a submission is successfully completed, a confirmation email is sent to the Project Lead within 24-48 hours.
- Application status can be checked in Submitted / Présenté after submission.
- When a decision has been made, an email is sent to the applicant.
Additional information
- Grand Challenges Canada invests in innovative solutions that save and improve lives in low- and middle-income countries and Canada.
- Its approach emphasizes integrated innovation, combining scientific and technological innovation, social innovation, and business innovation.
- The Fluxx portal is used by prospective and current innovators to manage applications.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Grand Challenges Canada Program
What is the Grand Challenges Canada?
Grand Challenges Canada funds innovative solutions that save and improve lives in low- and middle-income countries and Canada. It supports proof of concept and transition-to-scale innovations, including products, services, and business models that can improve health and social outcomes.
How much funding can be received?
Grand Challenges Canada Funds up to $1,500,000 of admissible expenses.
What expenses are eligible under Grand Challenges Canada?
Proof of concept innovations
Transition to scale innovations
Who can I contact for more information about the Grand Challenges Canada?
You can contact Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) by email at info@being-initiative.org.
Where is the Grand Challenges Canada available?
The Grand Challenges Canada program is available across Canada.
Is the Grand Challenges Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grand Challenges Canada is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Grand Challenges Canada?
Grand Challenges Canada is funded by Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)