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Knowledge Mobilization Fund
Support for ocean research knowledge mobilization
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Knowledge Mobilization Fund supports travel, event hosting, and outreach that strengthen knowledge exchange and research communication. The maximum award is typically $5,000 per research group or PI annually, and eligible costs include travel, accommodation, registration fees, per diem, local travel, and knowledge exchange events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conference travel for knowledge exchange
- Event hosting and outreach activities
- Knowledge exchange meetings or workshops
- Research communication with diverse audiences
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed budget
- Supervisor approval and travel justification, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers involved in the SSDOF research program
- Applicants from Dalhousie University or Memorial University
- Large Research Project participants
- Seed Fund project participants
- Opportunities Fund project participants
- Ocean Graduate Excellence Network participants
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not involved in the SSDOF research program
- Applicants who already have other funding sources for the same purpose
- Applicants who have already received this fund, since it is awarded once per applicant
Eligible expenses
- Travel to and from the applicant’s home city
- Accommodation, registration fees, per diem, and local travel
- Hosting a knowledge exchange meeting or event
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses outside institutional policies or CFREF guidelines
- Costs not aligned with the OFI carry forward policy for LRP spending
- Activities already covered by other funding sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Dalhousie University
- Memorial University
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed immediately after submission.
- The OFI-SSDOF Scientific Directorate assesses applications at the institutional level.
- Selection is based on the stated evaluation criteria.
- Successful applicants proceed with reimbursement or payment arrangements.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed immediately upon receipt.
- The fund is limited to one award per applicant.
- Awarded funds must be fully spent by August 31, 2026.
- Funding is subject to availability and may close once funds are allocated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Knowledge Mobilization Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Knowledge Mobilization Fund. 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 Knowledge Mobilization Fund?
The Knowledge Mobilization Fund supports travel, event hosting, and outreach that strengthen knowledge exchange and research communication. The maximum award is typically $5,000 per research group or PI annually, and eligible costs include travel, accommodation, registration fees, per diem, local travel, and knowledge exchange events.
How much funding can be received?
Knowledge Mobilization Fund Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Knowledge Mobilization Fund program?
To be eligible for the Knowledge Mobilization Fund program, you must:
Involved in the SSDOF research program.
Must show knowledge mobilization impact.
No other funding available for the activity.
What expenses are eligible under Knowledge Mobilization Fund?
Conference travel for knowledge exchange
Event hosting and outreach activities
Knowledge exchange meetings or workshops
Research communication with diverse audiences
Who can I contact for more information about the Knowledge Mobilization Fund?
You can contact Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI) by email at tracey.woodhouse@dal.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Knowledge Mobilization Fund available?
The Knowledge Mobilization Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Knowledge Mobilization Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Knowledge Mobilization Fund is a Other Support