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Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants
Urban implementation science funding for healthy cities
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Deadline
October 13, 2021
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions
See full eligibility
Overview
This program funds implementation science projects to scale evidence-based interventions in urban settings. Up to $3,000,000 per grant is available over six years, with optional supplementary funding for PHAC and NHMRC components.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions in urban settings.
- Scaling promising interventions across multiple municipalities.
- Research on how context affects uptake, effectiveness, and impact.
- Projects involving healthy living and chronic disease prevention, where relevant to PHAC priorities.
Documents Needed
- Participant Table
- Thematic Area Selection form
- CIHR Relevance Form
- Sex and Gender Module Certificate
- Partner Letter(s)
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions
- Indigenous non-governmental organizations in Canada with a research or knowledge translation mandate
- Municipal, community-based, and other partner organizations involved in urban interventions
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without an eligible Canadian base or substantive role in Canada
- Projects that are not linked to an urban municipality
- Projects that do not include a knowledge user co-lead
Eligible expenses
- Research staff and personnel costs
- Data access, collection, and analysis costs
- Evaluation, knowledge exchange, and training materials
- Release time allowance for knowledge users
- Indigenous community engagement costs and related honoraria/reimbursements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- CIHR funds cannot be used to pay for the intervention itself.
- PHAC cannot fund capital costs such as land, buildings, or vehicles.
- PHAC cannot fund ongoing organizational activities unrelated to the project.
- NHMRC cannot fund Canadian project components.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian municipalities located wholly or partly within medium or large population centres
- Australian municipalities, for projects requesting NHMRC supplementary funding
Selection criteria
- Clarity and coherence of the project vision and approach.
- Quality of partnerships and co-development with knowledge users.
- Team expertise in the thematic area and implementation science.
- Potential impact on urban health and scalability across municipalities.
- For Indigenous projects, alignment with Indigenous health research principles.
How to apply
- Step 1: Letter of Intent
- Complete the ResearchNet LOI instructions.
- Identify participants and upload required CVs and supporting documents.
- Submit the thematic area selection form, relevance form, participant table, and partner letter(s).
- Submit the LOI in ResearchNet before the deadline.
- Step 2: Full Application
- Complete the ResearchNet full application instructions.
- Upload the research proposal, budget details, and required supporting documents.
- Include any PHAC or NHMRC supplementary funding documents, if applicable.
- Submit the full application in ResearchNet before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Letter of Intent applications are first reviewed for relevance.
- Only successful LOIs are invited to the full application stage.
- Full applications are peer reviewed and ranked within each thematic area.
- PHAC and NHMRC components, when included, are reviewed separately after CIHR relevance review.
- Funding decisions are made in rank order and are subject to sponsor eligibility checks.
Additional information
- Applicants may also request supplementary funding from PHAC or NHMRC, if relevant.
- A partnership linkage tool is available, but it is not mandatory.
- Successful projects are expected to engage with the Healthy Cities Research Training Platform.
- CIHR service standards apply throughout the process, including supplementary funding components.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants Program
What is the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants?
This program funds implementation science projects to scale evidence-based interventions in urban settings. Up to $3,000,000 per grant is available over six years, with optional supplementary funding for PHAC and NHMRC components.
How much funding can be received?
Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants Funds up to $3,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants program?
To be eligible for the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants program, you must:
Canadian eligible applicant
Urban municipal project
Knowledge user co-lead
What expenses are eligible under Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants?
Implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions in urban settings.
Scaling promising interventions across multiple municipalities.
Research on how context affects uptake, effectiveness, and impact.
Projects involving healthy living and chronic disease prevention, where relevant to PHAC priorities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants available?
The Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Healthy Cities Implementation Science (HCIS) Team Grants is a Partnering and Collaboration