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Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund - Nova Scotia - Canada
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Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund

Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
Last Update: February 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Eligibility

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

Eligible geographic areas

  • Nova Scotia

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.

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.

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

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.

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).

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.

Is the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund is a Grant and Funding

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