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Open Call for Research
Innovative research for federal impact assessment
Funding available
$ 70,000
Deadline
October 18, 2024
Opened September 4, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
IAAC’s Research Program funds innovative research in Canada to support a federal impact assessment system, with most initiatives funded up to $75,000 per project for eligible research, academic, not-for-profit, Indigenous, and individual applicants. Eligible work includes tools, frameworks, methodologies, case studies, best practices, and research based on science, Indigenous or community knowledge.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research or studies based on science, Indigenous or community knowledge, cultural practices or values related to a specific geographic area, local community or Indigenous Peoples, or information collection or data repositories.
- Research on aspects of impact assessment, including regional or strategic assessments, tools, frameworks, methodologies, case studies and best practices.
- Research partnerships with not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions in Canada and abroad.
- Relevant networks that create and disseminate impact assessment research.
- Other relevant activities approved by IAAC.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Lead applicant biography
- Biographies of project team members
- Project activities and deliverables description
- Detailed budget breakdown and supporting information
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research and academic institutions
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Reporting costs, including staff salaries, administrative/reporting costs, office supplies, telephone charges, rental of office space, meeting rooms, local collection and distribution of information, general media advertising, promotion and other expenses.
- Professional services, including professional fees and legal fees.
- Travel expenses in accordance with federal government travel directives, including travel kilometres or flights, meals, incidentals and accommodation.
- Honoraria and ceremonial offerings, including costs associated with providing Indigenous or community knowledge relevant to the engagement activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures, construction costs, lost income, renovation of buildings, ongoing operational expenses of the applicant organization not related to approved activities, and unspecified miscellaneous costs.
- Activities that duplicate services, studies or written materials already funded by other public or private sources.
Selection criteria
- Relevancy to federal impact assessment
- Plans to incorporate best practices in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the research practice and design
- Plans to ensure that research practices are conducted ethically and responsibly
- The project’s potential influence and impact in informing impact assessment practice
- The proposed approach to disseminating the results of the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the form in Word or PDF format.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Send the application by email
- Email the completed form to the Research Program.
- Submit before the application deadline.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The application is reviewed by a committee.
- IAAC may contact applicants with questions.
- Step 4: Sign the grant agreement if approved
- Accepted applicants receive a grant letter and sign the agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals will be reviewed within two months of receipt to assess if they meet IAAC requirements and current priorities.
- A review committee will consider the applications and make recommendations on eligible funding allocations.
- When funding is approved, IAAC will finalize a grant agreement that identifies the eligible costs, specifies the eligible activities to be undertaken, specifies conditions for payment, and requires the recipient to be accountable for the public funds received.
- Grants are paid out as soon as the grant agreement is offered by IAAC and accepted by the recipient, and there is no need to provide an expense claim for grants.
- IAAC may undertake a financial audit of the recipient’s accounts and resources to ensure compliance with the agreement.
Additional information
- IAAC may establish priorities for research funding through an Open Call for research applications.
- If funds are unavailable in a given fiscal year, proposals may be carried forward for future consideration.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Open Call for Research Program
What is the Open Call for Research?
IAAC’s Research Program funds innovative research in Canada to support a federal impact assessment system, with most initiatives funded up to $75,000 per project for eligible research, academic, not-for-profit, Indigenous, and individual applicants. Eligible work includes tools, frameworks, methodologies, case studies, best practices, and research based on science, Indigenous or community knowledge.
How much funding can be received?
Open Call for Research Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 18, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Open Call for Research program?
To be eligible for the Open Call for Research program, you must:
The applicant must demonstrate relevant knowledge or expertise, or value-added information, aligned with IAAC’s mandate and priorities and relevant to federal impact assessment.
What expenses are eligible under Open Call for Research?
Research or studies based on science, Indigenous or community knowledge, cultural practices or values related to a specific geographic area, local community or Indigenous Peoples, or information collection or data repositories.
Research on aspects of impact assessment, including regional or strategic assessments, tools, frameworks, methodologies, case studies and best practices.
Research partnerships with not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions in Canada and abroad.
Relevant networks that create and disseminate impact assessment research.
Other relevant activities approved by IAAC.
Who can I contact for more information about the Open Call for Research?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at research-recherche@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.
Where is the Open Call for Research available?
The Open Call for Research program is available across Canada.