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Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant program?

To be eligible for the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant program, you must: Indigenous ICCO in British Columbia ICCO-led knowledge sharing project Completed ICCO-led research findings

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant?

You can contact British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) by email at bcneihr@sfu.ca.

Q: Where is the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant available?

The Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Is the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: February 3, 2026

British Columbia, Canada

Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities

Grant and Funding

British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR)

Overview

This funding provides up to $20,000 to support Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations in British Columbia to share findings from completed ICCO-led research. It covers activities such as preparing and sharing materials, travel, venue and food costs, and honoraria for Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community members involved in knowledge sharing.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 16, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research

Target groups

Indigenous peoples

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Sharing findings from completed ICCO-led research in culturally and contextually relevant ways
Knowledge sharing in widely accessible venues (e.g., community spaces)
Knowledge sharing in widely accessible formats (e.g., oral presentations, stories, arts-based formats)

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,850

Share Indigenous youth mental wellness findings through gatherings and media

$ 20,000

Mobilize coastal food security research through exhibits, stories, and pop-ups

Documents Needed

Research Development Grant Application (submitted by the Principal Applicant).

Eligibility

The applicant must be an Indigenous community, collective, or organization (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
The applicant must be based in British Columbia.
The project must be ICCO-led.
The team must have completed ICCO-led research and be ready to share the findings.
The project must share ICCO-relevant research findings in culturally and contextually relevant, widely accessible venues and/or formats.

Who is eligible?

Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in British Columbia

Who is not eligible

Applicants that are not Indigenous communities, collectives, or organizations (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
Organizations not based in British Columbia
Projects that are not ICCO-led
Teams that have not completed ICCO-led research findings to share

Eligible expenses

Preparation of knowledge sharing and mobilization materials
Costs to share knowledge (e.g., dissemination in accessible venues and/or formats)
Travel costs
Venue and food costs
Honoraria for Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community members involved

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

How to apply

Step 1: Get application support (optional)
- Book a grant support session with an Indigenous Research Liaison (IRL) for help planning the health project and completing the application form.
Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the Research Development Grant Application.
- Confirm the Principal Applicant will submit the application.
Step 3: Submit application by email
- Email the completed Research Development Grant Application to BC NEIHR.

Additional information

BC NEIHR provides eight (8) awards annually.

Contacts

bcneihr@sfu.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant. 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.