Grand Challenges Canada

Grand Challenges Canada

Funding challenges for innovations that save and improve lives

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
  • Grand Challenges Canada
Status
Open

Overview

Have a bold idea for an innovation that will save and improve lives? Apply to the challenges that are posted and get funding to bring your idea to vulnerable populations.

Eligibility criteria

Below are the eligibility criteria for this grant:

  • Applicants must be innovators with bold ideas to save and improve lives in low- and middle-income countries and Canada.
  • Proposals should align with the focus areas of the grant, such as global health innovation, climate and health, humanitarian innovation, indigenous innovation, and innovative financing.

Who is not eligible

There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. They are:

  • For-profit organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Individuals

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. In particular, the grant covers expenses related to project implementation, innovation development, capacity building, research, and evaluation. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to:

  • Personnel costs
  • Travel and accommodation
  • Purchase of equipment and supplies
  • Consultant fees
  • Training and workshops

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible projects for this grant. One such project is the Humanitarian Grand Challenge which aims to support innovators in improving and saving the lives of people affected by conflict.

  • Humanitarian Grand Challenge
  • Global Health Innovation
  • Climate and Health
  • Indigenous Innovation Initiative
  • Transition To Scale
  • Innovative Financing

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

  • Evidence of innovation and potential impact on health outcomes
  • Alignment with Grand Challenges Canada's mission and strategic objectives
  • Demonstrated capacity and expertise to execute the proposed project
  • Feasibility and scalability of the proposed innovation
  • Potential for sustainability and long-term impact

Documents and links

Grand Challenges Canada

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