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Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant
Support sharing Indigenous-led research findings in communities
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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)
Documents Needed
- Research Development Grant Application (submitted by the Principal Applicant).
Eligibility
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
Additional information
- BC NEIHR provides eight (8) awards annually.
Contacts
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.
What is the Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
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
What expenses are eligible under Knowledge Sharing and Mobilization (KSM) Grant?
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)
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.
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.
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
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