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KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts
Applied research for education in crisis contexts
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 25, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds applied research to improve access and retention in education in emergency and fragile contexts. It supports promising or proven innovations in GPE partner countries, with grants of up to CAD 500,000 for single-country projects and CAD 1,000,000 for multi-country projects.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 25, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
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
- Applied research on education in emergencies and fragile, conflict-affected contexts
- Evidence generation to scale promising or proven education innovations
- Research on access, re-entry and retention for learners at risk of dropping out
- Research on teacher training and support in crisis contexts
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Project title and summary
- Project leader and co-applicants contact information
- Legal registration or incorporation documents
- Preliminary budget with justification
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered NGOs and civil society organizations
- Universities and research institutions
- Think tanks and associations
- Private-sector organizations and private foundations
- Consortia of up to three organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Government ministries and agencies
- For-profit providers of core education services
Eligible expenses
- Research-related project costs
- Personnel and team time
- Knowledge mobilization activities
- Monitoring, evaluation and learning activities
- Costs linked to scaling research and project reporting
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Development of new innovations
- Large-scale implementation of innovations
- Projects outside GPE partner countries
Eligible geographic areas
- GPE partner countries
- Low- and middle-income countries
Processing and Agreement
- Concept notes are reviewed by IDRC program staff.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to submit full proposals.
- Full proposals are reviewed for completeness and externally assessed by the KIX Independent Assessment Panel.
- Selected applicants may be asked to make changes before approval.
- Successful applicants sign a grant agreement before funding starts.
Additional information
- Applicants should be based in a low- or middle-income country.
- Projects must be rooted in GPE partner countries affected by emergencies, fragility, conflict or violence.
- The call uses a two-stage process: concept note first, then full proposal for shortlisted applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts. 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 KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts?
This program funds applied research to improve access and retention in education in emergency and fragile contexts. It supports promising or proven innovations in GPE partner countries, with grants of up to CAD 500,000 for single-country projects and CAD 1,000,000 for multi-country projects.
How much funding can be received?
KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts program?
To be eligible for the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts program, you must:
Registered organization in a low- or middle-income country.
Project in GPE partner countries.
Up to three organizations per consortium.
What expenses are eligible under KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts?
Applied research on education in emergencies and fragile, conflict-affected contexts
Evidence generation to scale promising or proven education innovations
Research on access, re-entry and retention for learners at risk of dropping out
Research on teacher training and support in crisis contexts
Who can I contact for more information about the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at kixcalls@idrc.ca.
Where is the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts available?
The KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts program is available across Canada.
Is the KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts is a Partnering and Collaboration