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KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being
Applied research for stronger teaching systems
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program funds applied research to improve teacher professional development, agency, and well-being. It supports scaling proven innovations in GPE partner countries, with grants of up to CAD 2,000,000.
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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
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 15, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research on teacher professional development
- Applied research on teacher agency and well-being
- Testing and adapting existing innovations for scaling
- Knowledge mobilization for education policy and practice
- Cross-country learning within KIX
Documents Needed
- Project proposal form
- Institutional Profile Questionnaire
- Copy of legal registration
- Estimated budget using the IDRC template
- Two-page CVs for key team members
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered or incorporated organizations
- Research institutions and universities
- Think tanks and civil society organizations
- Non-profits and associations
- Private sector organizations and private foundations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Government ministries and agencies for funding
- For-profit providers of core education services
Eligible expenses
- Project implementation costs within the approved budget
- Reasonable indirect costs, up to the program limit
- Travel costs at economy or excursion class fares
- Per diems within the Centre’s maximum rates
- Eligible taxes and duties only where allowed by the agreement
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Development of new innovations
- Large-scale implementation of identified innovations
- Direct payment of customs, import duties, or import taxes
- Travel upgrades or rerouting at project expense
- Overhead above the allowed indirect cost cap
Eligible geographic areas
- GPE partner countries
- Low- and middle-income countries are prioritized
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness.
- Eligible proposals may be shortlisted and reviewed by the Independent Assessment Panel.
- The Executive Committee gives final approval to funded projects.
- Selected applicants are notified and may be asked to make changes before funding.
- After signature, grantees enter a three-month inception phase.
Additional information
- Selected projects join the KIX network and learning activities.
- Applicants may submit up to two proposals.
- Projects must comply with open access requirements.
- Selected applicants may need country approval before funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being Program
What is the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being?
This program funds applied research to improve teacher professional development, agency, and well-being. It supports scaling proven innovations in GPE partner countries, with grants of up to CAD 2,000,000.
How much funding can be received?
KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being Funds up to $2,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being program?
To be eligible for the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being program, you must:
Registered or incorporated organization
Project in GPE partner countries
Existing promising or proven innovation
What expenses are eligible under KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being?
Applied research on teacher professional development
Applied research on teacher agency and well-being
Testing and adapting existing innovations for scaling
Knowledge mobilization for education policy and practice
Cross-country learning within KIX
Who can I contact for more information about the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at kixcalls@idrc.ca.
Where is the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being available?
The KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being program is available across Canada.
Is the KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being a grant, loan, or tax credit?
KIX Call for Proposals: Knowledge and Innovation for Supporting Teacher Professional Development, Agency, and Well-being is a Grant and Funding