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Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants
Seed funding for transplant research innovation
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
Location
British Columbia
Overview
This program provides seed funding for innovative research in organ donation and transplantation. It supports new pilot projects, including patient-family-donor engagement and research aligned with CDTRP themes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New pilot research projects in organ donation and transplantation
- Projects aligned with one of the CDTRP themes
- Research that addresses a patient priority
- Projects with meaningful patient, family, and donor engagement
- Research designed to build competitiveness for larger future grants
Documents Needed
- Research proposal
- Figures or tables, if included
- Project summary
- Lay abstract
- CIHR BioSketch Common CV for the principal applicant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent researchers
- Canadian university researchers
- Canadian research institution researchers
- Postdoctoral research trainees with a supervisor or director as co-applicant
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without Canadian residency
- Researchers not based at a Canadian university or research institution
- Projects focused on pharmaceutical product development, product comparison, or product promotion
- Investigators with final project reports outstanding from CDTRP, ODTRF, or KFOC at the deadline
- Successful applicants from the 2025 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant competition
Eligible expenses
- Research activities and project costs
- Necessary new equipment for the research
- Patient, family, and donor partner remuneration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Pharmaceutical product development
- Product comparison or product promotion
- Clinical training
- Projects already fully funded by another source, unless the funded portion is separate and distinguishable
- Budgets above CAD 30,000 without confirmed leveraged funds
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Edmonton, Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Eligibility and compliance are checked.
- Funding partners may receive the application confidentially for internal documentation and auditing if the proposal is successful.
- Successful applicants must sign a Research Grant Acceptance Form.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome after review.
Additional information
- Up to 9 grants of CAD 30,000 each are available through the 2026 competition.
- Successful applicants must sign a Research Grant Acceptance Form.
- Progress reports and a publication plan are required.
- Funding is awarded through the principal applicant’s institution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants. 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 Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants?
This program provides seed funding for innovative research in organ donation and transplantation. It supports new pilot projects, including patient-family-donor engagement and research aligned with CDTRP themes.
How much funding can be received?
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants program?
To be eligible for the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants program, you must:
Canadian independent researcher
Project aligned with CDTRP themes
PFD engagement plan required
What expenses are eligible under Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants?
New pilot research projects in organ donation and transplantation
Projects aligned with one of the CDTRP themes
Research that addresses a patient priority
Projects with meaningful patient, family, and donor engagement
Research designed to build competitiveness for larger future grants
Who can I contact for more information about the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants?
You can contact Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC (ODTRF) by email at newlife@odtrf.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants available?
The Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Organ Donation and Transplant Research Foundation of BC/CDTRP Venture Grants is a Partnering and Collaboration