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Health Care Unburdened Grant Program
Funding for ideas reducing physician administrative burden
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 12, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1 million to implement ideas that reduce physicians’ administrative burden and improve patient care. Eligible activities include streamlining documentation, improving process efficiencies, and reimagining resourcing and teaming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 12, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing solutions that streamline or reduce required documentation or administrative work for physicians
- Implementing changes that improve efficiencies in health care processes and practices
- Implementing new resourcing or teaming approaches to reduce physicians’ administrative burden
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations applying as the primary beneficiary
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects where a for-profit entity is the primary beneficiary of the funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants were to be notified of the application outcome by spring 2024.
Additional information
- Total program funding announced: $10 million in support.
- Applicants were to be notified of outcomes by spring 2024.
- Estimated 18.5 million physician hours annually are spent on unnecessary administrative tasks (as cited by the program).
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Health Care Unburdened Grant 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 Unburdened Grant Program?
This program provides up to $1 million to implement ideas that reduce physicians’ administrative burden and improve patient care. Eligible activities include streamlining documentation, improving process efficiencies, and reimagining resourcing and teaming.
How much funding can be received?
Health Care Unburdened Grant Program Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program program, you must:
Registered Canadian non-profit
Idea reduces physician admin burden
What expenses are eligible under Health Care Unburdened Grant Program?
Implementing solutions that streamline or reduce required documentation or administrative work for physicians
Implementing changes that improve efficiencies in health care processes and practices
Implementing new resourcing or teaming approaches to reduce physicians’ administrative burden
Who can I contact for more information about the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program?
You can contact Canadian Medical Association.
Where is the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program available?
The Health Care Unburdened Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Health Care Unburdened Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Health Care Unburdened Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
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