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Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat
Research funding for moral injury solutions
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
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, Canada
Overview
This IDEeS challenge supports research and innovation on moral injury prevention and treatment for frontline personnel. It offers up to CAD 200,000 for Phase 1 to develop solutions addressing diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies.
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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
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on moral injury among frontline workers and military personnel.
- Development of prevention models and treatment strategies.
- Methods to identify, measure, and diagnose moral injury.
- Predictive models and interventions for future pandemic-related risks.
Documents Needed
- Completed proposal form.
- Applicant Guide review.
- Project and budget information.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Universities and academics
- Non-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
Who is not eligible
- Federal government employees and federal departments.
- Federal Crown corporations.
- Unsolicited proposals that do not match a challenge.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs covered under the non-repayable contribution.
- Costs for eligible activities carried out in Canada, with some related activities allowed outside Canada when necessary.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on PTSD prevention or treatment.
- Individual-level contact tracing activities.
- Unsolicited proposals that do not match a challenge.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Organizations outside Canada may apply if otherwise eligible.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are reviewed, scored, and ranked by a DND evaluation committee.
- Qualified proposals are placed in a pre-qualified pool for further review.
- Funding decisions may consider similar initiatives, Canadian industrial and social benefits, and alignment with Government of Canada priorities.
- Selected applicants are invited to sign a contribution agreement before work begins.
- Applicants are notified by email, and feedback is provided by email.
Additional information
- Proposals involving individual-level contact tracing will not be considered.
- Sociocultural and gender-based differences are preferred in proposals.
- Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat. 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 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat?
This IDEeS challenge supports research and innovation on moral injury prevention and treatment for frontline personnel. It offers up to CAD 200,000 for Phase 1 to develop solutions addressing diagnosis, prevention, and treatment strategies.
How much funding can be received?
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat program?
To be eligible for the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat program, you must:
Must address the challenge.
Solution at TRL 1 to 6.
Phase 1 only.
What expenses are eligible under Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat?
Research on moral injury among frontline workers and military personnel.
Development of prevention models and treatment strategies.
Methods to identify, measure, and diagnose moral injury.
Predictive models and interventions for future pandemic-related risks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat available?
The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat 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 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEeS) — Moral Trauma on the Frontline: See, Prevent and Treat is a Grant and Funding