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INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)
Support for pan-Canadian INMD training initiatives
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
June 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $50,000 to support pan-Canadian training and community-based activities aligned with the INMD mandate. Eligible activities include training programs, meetings, professional development, and mentoring.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pan-Canadian training program development
- Training and professional development meetings
- Mentoring activities
- Knowledge exchange and learning activities
Documents Needed
- Completed PACI application form
- Signed application form
- Cover page
- Support letters from co-applicants and partner organizations, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers
- Canadian postsecondary institutions and affiliated organizations
- Health-related non-profit organizations
- Partner organizations such as non-profits, professional associations, and registered charities
Eligible expenses
- Program development, training, meetings, and mentorship activities
- Travel, accommodation, and meeting-related costs
- Honoraria, hospitality, dependent care, and limited release time
- Knowledge translation, translation, publication, and dissemination costs
- Public-facing materials and other knowledge products
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase or maintenance of equipment
- Operating costs of research projects
- Direct research costs such as pilot projects, feasibility studies, or operating grants
- Principal and co-investigator salaries
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relevance to the INMD mandate
- Response to a pan-Canadian training need or gap
- Quality of leadership
- Stakeholder involvement
- High-quality training environment
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the PACI application form.
- Prepare the cover page and signed form.
- Step 2: Attach supporting documents
- Include support letters from co-applicants and partner organizations, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the complete application to the address provided by the program.
- Keep the acknowledgment of receipt.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for eligibility, completeness, and relevance.
- Eligible applications are evaluated against the program criteria.
- Applicants are informed of the decision by email.
- Successful applicants may be subject to additional conditions after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed first for eligibility, completeness, and relevance.
- Funding decisions may be made through a partial randomization process among fundable applications.
- Successful applicants are notified by email.
- Some funding pools may have extra requirements or reporting obligations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) Program
What is the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)?
This program provides up to $50,000 to support pan-Canadian training and community-based activities aligned with the INMD mandate. Eligible activities include training programs, meetings, professional development, and mentoring.
How much funding can be received?
INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) program?
To be eligible for the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) program, you must:
Canadian-affiliated independent researcher
Project aligned with INMD mandate
Three co-applicants or mentors required
What expenses are eligible under INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)?
Pan-Canadian training program development
Training and professional development meetings
Mentoring activities
Knowledge exchange and learning activities
Who can I contact for more information about the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026)?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at britney.marbain@sickkids.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) available?
The INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) program is available across Canada.
Is the INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
INMD Institute Community Support (ICS) Program (2025/2026) is a Partnering and Collaboration