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Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for high-impact research funding development
Latest source updateLast Update: May 1, 2026Latest change: The Transforming Lives page shows major changes to eligibility, funding terms, application instructions, and project scope.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Latest change: The Transforming Lives page shows major changes to eligibility, funding terms, application instructions, and project scope.
Transforming Lives grant updated
The Transforming Lives page now reflects major changes to who can apply, what project types are supported, and how applications are prepared and reviewed. Funding conditions and the application process also appear to have changed, and the submission contact details may no longer be fully visible in the current page content. The expected submission timing has also shifted, so applicants should recheck the current terms before proceeding.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports research teams pursuing large-scale funding for ambitious, high-impact projects. Up to $50,000 in matching funds is available for research costs, along with support for application development and eligible CDTRP platform activities.
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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 : 50,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of a large-scale research grant proposal
- Research projects that build on a successful CDTRP-supported initiative
- Projects that leverage CDTRP platforms and partnerships
Documents Needed
- Short CV
- Free-form application, maximum 2 pages
- Name of the NPA and confirmed team members
- Project overview
- Target grant opportunity and anticipated submission deadline
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams
- Pan-Canadian teams
- Teams with international members
- Kidney-focused projects
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a current CDTRP Executive Member involved in Phase 1
- Projects that do not build on a successful completed CDTRP-supported project
- Teams without researchers based in Ontario, unless kidney-focused in scope
Eligible expenses
- Research equipment, supplies, salaries, and travel
- CDTRP staff time for project and application development
- Patient, family, and donor partner compensation
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Canada
- International collaborators allowed
Selection criteria
- Meets eligibility criteria
- Strong potential for success
- Committee review by CDTRP-appointed members
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete a free-form application of up to 2 pages.
- Include the NPA, confirmed team members, project overview, target grant opportunity, anticipated submission deadline, and relevant CDTRP platforms.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- CDTRP Executive member submits the application and short CV to info@cdtrp.ca.
- Step 3: Request support if needed
- Questions before submission may be directed to Julie Turgeon at jturgeon@cdtrp.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed as they are received during the pilot phase.
- A committee of at least three CDTRP-appointed members reviews the application.
- Applications are approved when they meet eligibility criteria and show strong potential for success.
- Partner organizations may be invited to assess whether they wish to support the proposal.
Additional information
- Partner organizations may participate through an MOU with CDTRP.
- Applications in the pilot phase are reviewed as received.
- Funding is tied to a later successful large grant proposal.
- Successful applicants may be invited to CDTRP and partner events.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives Program
What is the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives?
Supports research teams pursuing large-scale funding for ambitious, high-impact projects. Up to $50,000 in matching funds is available for research costs, along with support for application development and eligible CDTRP platform activities.
How much funding can be received?
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives program?
To be eligible for the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives program, you must:
Large-scale grant over $2M
Current CDTRP Executive Member involved
Builds on prior CDTRP-supported work
What expenses are eligible under Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives?
Development of a large-scale research grant proposal
Research projects that build on a successful CDTRP-supported initiative
Projects that leverage CDTRP platforms and partnerships
Who can I contact for more information about the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives?
You can contact Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) by email at info@cdtrp.ca.
Where is the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives available?
The Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives is a Researchers And Facilities