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Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund program?

To be eligible for the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund program, you must: • Health equity-focused project • Addresses inequities for specific populations • Aligned with the Health Equity Framework

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund?

You can contact Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA).

Q: Where is the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund available?

The Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

NS, Canada

Supports health equity research and innovation projects

Grant and Funding

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

How to apply

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : February 28, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Health care and social assistance

Location

Nova Scotia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research
Other Health Services
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Overview

Provides up to $100,000 to support health equity research and innovation. Funds projects that integrate health equity principles through inclusive research, data collection and analysis, and implementation of innovative approaches or technologies to address inequities and mitigate implicit bias.

Activities funded

Health equity research projects focused on rigorous research, data collection, and analysis to identify, address, or evaluate barriers to equitable healthcare access and outcomes.
Innovation projects that develop or implement programs, tools, technologies, or approaches to address disparities and promote inclusive healthcare practices.
Initiatives that integrate health equity principles and objectives into research and innovation work.
Projects that support approaches and related policies intended to mitigate implicit bias in the healthcare system.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 98,000

Co-design and evaluate a bias-resistant patient intake workflow

$ 99,500

Pilot an accessibility-first virtual care toolkit for underserved patients

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The project must integrate health equity principles and objectives into research or innovation work.
The project must address inequitable and avoidable differences in social determinants of health, health outcomes, or intervention impacts for specific populations.
The project must align with the Department of Health and Wellness Health Equity Framework priorities referenced by the program.

Who is eligible?

Researchers within the Nova Scotia Health research community
Innovators working within Nova Scotia Health
Research teams advancing health equity in equity-deserving communities and populations

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Nova Scotia

Selection criteria

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Prepare an EOI for the internal funding competition.
Submit the EOI by the program deadline (EOI deadline shown as February 28, 2025).

Step 2: Community Advisory Board (CAB) review and feedback

EOIs are reviewed by an independent CAB.
Receive constructive feedback intended to strengthen the full proposal.

Step 3: Invitation to submit a full proposal

Selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal based on CAB review.
Full proposal invitations are scheduled for April 15, 2025.

Processing and Agreement

Expressions of Interest are reviewed by an independent Community Advisory Board (CAB).
The CAB provides constructive feedback to improve the quality of full proposals.
Applicants are selected from the EOI stage and invited to submit a full proposal based on CAB review.

Additional information

This is an internal funding competition delivered in collaboration between Nova Scotia Health and the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation.
An independent Community Advisory Board (CAB) reviews Expressions of Interest and provides constructive feedback to strengthen full proposals.
Applicants are selected from the Expression of Interest stage to be invited to submit a full proposal.
Selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals on April 15, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity 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 Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund?

Health equity research projects focused on rigorous research, data collection, and analysis to identify, address, or evaluate barriers to equitable healthcare access and outcomes. Innovation projects that develop or implement programs, tools, technologies, or approaches to address disparities and promote inclusive healthcare practices. Initiatives that integrate health equity principles and objectives into research and innovation work. Projects that support approaches and related policies intended to mitigate implicit bias in the healthcare system.