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Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program
Support for science and innovation outreach initiatives
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The NRC Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program supports non-profit organizations and charities across Canada to deliver science- and innovation-focused outreach initiatives. It funds colloquia, workshops, symposiums and other activities that encourage Canadian participation, especially from under-represented groups, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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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
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Colloquia
- Workshops
- Symposiums
- Other science- or innovation-focused outreach initiatives
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Charities
Selection criteria
- Engagement to advance scientific culture, knowledge or expertise.
- Alignment with NRC research priorities or support for technological innovation.
- Expected impact of the proposed Outreach Initiative.
- Inclusion of under-represented groups, development of STEM talent, or promotion of STEM.
- Applications from organizations with no previous funding and/or projects that support large-scale events across Canada will be considered.
How to apply
- Contact the NRC Stakeholder Relations group at NRC.StakeholderRelations-Relationsavecintervenants.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to receive the application form and applicant guide.
Processing and Agreement
- You must submit a report on the results at the end of the project so the NRC can collect performance measurement data.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted twice a year.
- In exceptional cases, urgent requests may be reviewed outside the semiannual cycle.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program Program
What is the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program?
The NRC Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program supports non-profit organizations and charities across Canada to deliver science- and innovation-focused outreach initiatives. It funds colloquia, workshops, symposiums and other activities that encourage Canadian participation, especially from under-represented groups, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Who is eligible for the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program program?
To be eligible for the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program program, you must:
The applicant must be a non-profit organization or a charity.
The initiative must focus on science or innovation.
For the Indigenous outreach stream, events must target Indigenous people or Indigenous subjects in STEM.
What expenses are eligible under Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program?
Colloquia
Workshops
Symposiums
Other science- or innovation-focused outreach initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.StakeholderRelations-Relationsavecintervenants.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program available?
The Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program program is available across Canada.
Is the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program?
Outreach Initiative grants and contributions program is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)