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Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
Funding for health care system improvement projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program provides time-limited funding for projects that improve Canada’s health care system. It supports initiatives in mental health care, home and community care, palliative and end-of-life care, and other federal, provincial, territorial, and emerging priorities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
- Research and knowledge-building on health data, policies, best practices, products, technologies, and processes.
- Development and implementation of new or modified tools, approaches, and models for people-centred health care.
- Development and promotion of learning opportunities, skills development, standards, products, and technological solutions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Other levels of government.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- For-profit organizations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Delivery of health care services.
- Applications from individuals.
- Applications from for-profit organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Health Care Policy and Strategies 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 Health Care Policy and Strategies Program?
This program provides time-limited funding for projects that improve Canada’s health care system. It supports initiatives in mental health care, home and community care, palliative and end-of-life care, and other federal, provincial, territorial, and emerging priorities.
Who is eligible for the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program program?
To be eligible for the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program program, you must:
Project aligns with a priority area.
Project improves health care systems.
Applicant is a non-profit or government body.
What expenses are eligible under Health Care Policy and Strategies Program?
Research and knowledge-building on health data, policies, best practices, products, technologies, and processes.
Development and implementation of new or modified tools, approaches, and models for people-centred health care.
Development and promotion of learning opportunities, skills development, standards, products, and technological solutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program?
You can contact Health Canada (ETF) by email at hcpsp-ppsss@hc-sc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program available?
The Health Care Policy and Strategies Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Health Care Policy and Strategies Program?
Health Care Policy and Strategies Program is funded by Health Canada (ETF)