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Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 70,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 4, 2024
- Closing date : October 18, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $75,000 per project for innovative research supporting federal impact assessment in Canada. It funds studies on assessment methods, cumulative effects, mitigation, Indigenous knowledge, and related knowledge-sharing outputs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 4, 2024
- Closing date : October 18, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- 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 on project, regional, or strategic impact assessment
- Studies on cumulative effects and impact mitigation
- Development of tools, frameworks, methodologies, case studies, and best practices
- Research based on science, Indigenous knowledge, or community knowledge
- Knowledge-sharing and network-building activities related to impact assessment research
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research and academic institutions
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries for project work
- Direct administrative costs linked to the project
- Office or meeting room rental outside the applicant’s facility
- Professional fees and consultant services
- Travel costs under federal travel directives
- Honoraria, ceremonial costs, and academic overhead up to 20%
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Normal office supplies
- General overhead costs not directly related to the project
- Expenses outside the approved grant agreement
Selection criteria
- Relevance to federal impact assessment
- Integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion practices
- Ethical and responsible research practices
- Potential to inform impact assessment practice
- Approach to disseminating results
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
- Applications are reviewed by a committee.
- IAAC bases funding decisions on committee recommendations and available budget.
- Applicants are typically informed within two months of submission.
- Successful applicants sign a grant agreement before payment.
- IAAC may audit recipient accounts and resources for compliance.
Additional information
- Successful applicants may be asked to give a presentation to IAAC and other federal departments.
- Research findings may be posted on IAAC’s website.
- Recipients may be asked to provide a plain-language summary and an infographic.
- IAAC may carry proposals forward for future consideration if funds are unavailable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Open Call for Research Program
What is the Open Call for Research?
This program provides up to $75,000 per project for innovative research supporting federal impact assessment in Canada. It funds studies on assessment methods, cumulative effects, mitigation, Indigenous knowledge, and related knowledge-sharing outputs.
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:
Must support federal impact assessment
Must fit a research theme
Must be an eligible recipient
What expenses are eligible under Open Call for Research?
Research on project, regional, or strategic impact assessment
Studies on cumulative effects and impact mitigation
Development of tools, frameworks, methodologies, case studies, and best practices
Research based on science, Indigenous knowledge, or community knowledge
Knowledge-sharing and network-building activities related to impact assessment research
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 or by phone at none.
Where is the Open Call for Research available?
The Open Call for Research program is available across Canada.