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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
No maximum funding amount is specified. It supports Canada-based organizations delivering medical education and social impact initiatives, including IME/CME programs, scientific meetings, patient education resources, events, scholarships, community donations, and eligible product donations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Social Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Independent medical education (IME) and continuing medical education (CME) programs for healthcare professionals
- Medical education meetings, conferences, and scientific seminars or events
- Rounds and journal clubs held in hospitals, clinics, or academic institutions
- Patient or community education initiatives, tools, and resources
- Patient conferences, events, camps, scholarships/bursaries, community donations, and eligible product donations for charitable purposes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canada-based organizations delivering healthcare, medical education, or social impact initiatives
- Hospitals, clinics, and academic institutions (for rounds and journal clubs)
- Professional associations and professional organizations delivering educational initiatives
- Academic or training institutions administering fellowships with an independent selection process
- Patient and community organizations delivering education, events, camps, scholarships, or community initiatives
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to independent medical education or continuing medical education programs for healthcare professionals
- Costs related to medical education meetings, conferences, and scientific seminars or events
- Costs related to rounds and journal clubs hosted by hospitals, clinics, or academic institutions
- Costs related to patient or community education tools, resources, conferences, events, or camps
- Donations of medicinal products, durable devices, and needles for charitable or non-commercial purposes
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (organizations based in Canada; initiatives local, regional, or national within Canada)
Processing and Agreement
- Medical Grants applications are processed and adjudicated within 4–6 weeks after the relevant submission deadline.
- Social Impact applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Social Impact applications submitted after October 31 may be processed in the new year.
Additional information
- The funder supports initiatives aligned with its Triple Bottom Line business principle and long-term interests.
- Priority therapeutic areas include diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, liver health, neurologic health (Alzheimer’s disease), and rare diseases.
- Sponsorship requests are handled separately through a local company contact.
- Social Impact requests should be submitted 10–12 weeks before the event or program.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants and Donations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grants and Donations. 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 Grants and Donations?
No maximum funding amount is specified. It supports Canada-based organizations delivering medical education and social impact initiatives, including IME/CME programs, scientific meetings, patient education resources, events, scholarships, community donations, and eligible product donations.
Who is eligible for the Grants and Donations program?
To be eligible for the Grants and Donations program, you must:
Canada-based organization
Canada-focused initiative
Aligned with therapeutic areas
What expenses are eligible under Grants and Donations?
Independent medical education (IME) and continuing medical education (CME) programs for healthcare professionals
Medical education meetings, conferences, and scientific seminars or events
Rounds and journal clubs held in hospitals, clinics, or academic institutions
Patient or community education initiatives, tools, and resources
Patient conferences, events, camps, scholarships/bursaries, community donations, and eligible product donations for charitable purposes
Where is the Grants and Donations available?
The Grants and Donations program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Grants and Donations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants and Donations is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Grants and Donations?
Grants and Donations is funded by Novo Nordisk Canada