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Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives
Support for ambitious research funding
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Last Update: August 11, 2026
Latest change: The Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives page now appears to have shifted away from grant details and toward biographies and project writeups.
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened June 1, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives supports research teams seeking large-scale funding for ambitious, high-impact projects that benefit patients, families, and donors. It offers up to $50,000 in matching funds and supports pan-Canadian teams with researchers based in Ontario or kidney-focused projects.
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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
- Ambitious, high-impact research projects
Documents Needed
- Short CV
- Free-form application, maximum 2 pages
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams
- Pan-Canadian teams
- Teams with international members
Who is not eligible
- Members of the CDTRP Board are not eligible to be the NPA for Phase 1.
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs of research, including equipment, supplies, salaries, and travel
- CDTRP staff time to support development of the project and grant application
- Patient, Family, Donor partner compensation to apply to the development of the grant application
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Strong potential for success
How to apply
- CDTRP Executive member submits an application and short CV to info@cdtrp.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- In the pilot phase, applications will be reviewed as received, and awards approved to those that meet the eligibility criteria and are felt to have strong potential for success.
- Applications will be approved by a committee of at least 3 individuals appointed by the CDTRP Board, including academic and PFD members not in conflict.
- A representative from relevant partner organizations will be invited to join the committee to assess whether they wish to support the proposal.
Additional information
- Partner organizations are invited to participate in this program by establishing an MOU with CDTRP outlining their scope of engagement.
- Support is available to work with CDTRP’s partners, including foundations and institutions, to assess their interest in pledging additional match funding.
- International funding opportunities such as Horizon Europe are welcome.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives Program
What is the Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives?
Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives supports research teams seeking large-scale funding for ambitious, high-impact projects that benefit patients, families, and donors. It offers up to $50,000 in matching funds and supports pan-Canadian teams with researchers based in Ontario or kidney-focused projects.
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 funding opportunity (> $2M) with planned submission date in 2026
Current CDTRP Executive Member must be involved as NPA or proposal endorser
Project must build on a successful, completed CDTRP-supported project, and the team must include researchers based in Ontario or be Kidney focused in scope
What expenses are eligible under Next Ten Years of Transforming Lives?
Ambitious, high-impact research projects
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 Partnering and Collaboration