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Participatory Action Research Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Participatory Action Research Grants Funds up to 100000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Participatory Action Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participatory Action Research Grants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Participatory Action Research Grants?

Participatory Action Research Grants is funded by Vancouver Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Participatory Action Research Grants program?

To be eligible for the Participatory Action Research Grants program, you must: Partnerships between community groups and research institutions addressing local health issues.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Participatory Action Research Grants?

You can contact Vancouver Foundation.

Q: Where is the Participatory Action Research Grants available?

The Participatory Action Research Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

BC, Canada

Support for collaborative health research addressing social determinants in BC communities.

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Develop strategic partnerships

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Overview

Funding for community-based participatory action research projects focused on social determinants of health in BC, with up to $100,000 per year for multi-year projects.

Activities funded

Developing community partnerships to identify health issues.
Conducting participatory research involving community members.
Analyzing data and producing accessible knowledge for policy and community action.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 75,000

Community health access assessment and social determinants research

Documents Needed

Project proposal, partnership agreement between community organization and research institution, evidence of ethical approval, budget plan.

Eligibility

Partnership between a community service organization and a research institution with access to an ethics board.
Projects must focus on health issues related to social determinants such as education, employment, or healthcare.

Who is eligible?

Community service organizations.
Research institutions with access to an ethics board.

Who is not eligible

Organizations without a partnership agreement with a research institution.
Projects not focused on social determinants of health.

Eligible expenses

Costs related to research activities and community engagement.
Personnel salaries directly involved in the project.
Materials and supplies necessary for research implementation.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities unrelated to health or community engagement.
Projects that do not involve a partnership with a research institution.
Expenses for activities outside the scope of participatory research.
Costs incurred before project approval.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Selection criteria

Strength of the partnership between community organization and research institution.
Relevance and clarity of the proposed health issue.
Potential for community impact and action.
Feasibility of the research plan.

How to apply

Step 1: Review eligibility and guidelines.Step 2: Develop a collaborative project proposal.Step 3: Submit the proposal through the designated online portal.Step 4: Await feedback and decision in early October.Step 5: If successful, sign a funding agreement and commence project activities.

Processing and Agreement

Application review and assessment occur shortly after the submission deadline.
Applicants are notified of funding decisions in early October.
Selected projects will need to sign a funding agreement before disbursement of funds.
Ongoing reporting of progress and final outcomes is required.

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to prepare a clear project plan that demonstrates collaboration between community organizations and research institutions. The focus is on projects that address social determinants of health within BC communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participatory Action Research Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participatory Action Research 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.