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Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)
Support for planning and knowledge dissemination activities
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 18, 2026Latest change: Changed: eligibility, scope and target audience.View change
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Last Update: August 18, 2026
Latest change: Changed: eligibility, scope and target audience.
Grant changed: eligibility, scope and target audience
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Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports planning and dissemination activities in health research. Maximum funding varies by Institute or Initiative, up to $68,065 for the Healthy Cities Research Initiative pool.
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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 : 40,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Planning meetings and partnership development activities
- Dissemination events such as workshops, conferences, symposia, and symposia-like activities
- Knowledge mobilization and translation activities
- Stakeholder consultations and networking events
- Activities supporting future grant applications or collaborative research plans
Documents Needed
- CV for each participant, as required
- Sex and Gender Module Certificate
- Program or agenda for meetings or events
- Activity Description
- Participant table or required support letters, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations
- Community or charitable organizations
- Independent researchers
- Knowledge users
- Trainees and Indigenous organizations, where eligible under the selected pool
Who is not eligible
- Local activities open only to a single institution, where stated by the pool
- Recurring meetings and events, where stated by the pool
- Trainees as NPA in the Healthy Cities Research Initiative workshop pool
- Knowledge users as NPA in the Healthy Cities Research Initiative workshop pool
- Federal government employees, unless permitted under CIHR policy
Eligible expenses
- Planning, publication, translation, and dissemination costs
- Background documents such as environmental scans or market analyses
- Travel and accommodation for participants
- Meeting rooms, audiovisual equipment, and videoconferencing
- Hospitality, modest honoraria, release time, and community engagement costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Direct costs of research, including pilot projects and feasibility studies
- Principal and co-investigator salaries
- Research equipment
- Recurring meetings and events, where stated by the Institute or Initiative
- Release time allowances for the Healthy Cities Research Initiative pool
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Some pools allow activities outside Canada, but the grant must be held in Canada
- Healthy Cities Research Initiative activities must be in Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program objectives and selected Institute or Initiative
- Potential impact and reach, including stakeholder engagement and inclusion
- Feasibility of the project team and approach
- Appropriate budget and justification for the requested amount
- For some pools, additional EDI, partnership, or regional criteria apply
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Review the funding opportunity, sponsor description, and specific instructions.
- Complete the required CV format for each participant.
- Prepare the activity description and budget information.
- Step 2: Complete participant requirements
- Create or validate a ResearchNet account and CIHR PIN.
- Ensure all participants complete the Self-identification Questionnaire.
- Upload the required training certificate and any mandatory attachments.
- Step 3: Enter application information in ResearchNet
- Identify participants and enter proposal details.
- Upload the activity description, budget module, and supporting documents.
- Select the competition and the single relevant Institute or Initiative.
- Step 4: Obtain approvals and submit
- Complete signature pages where required.
- Obtain institutional approval, if applicable.
- Submit the application through ResearchNet before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications first undergo a relevance review by the selected Institute or Initiative.
- Relevant applications are assessed against the evaluation criteria and must meet the threshold of excellence.
- Eligible applications that pass review may enter a random selection process in some pools.
- Funding decisions are made up to available funds, and successful applicants are published by CIHR.
- A Final Report is required after the funded activity.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed first for relevance to the selected Institute or Initiative.
- Only the first selected Institute or Initiative in the application will be considered.
- Successful applicants must submit a Final Report to CIHR.
- CIHR may use applicant personal information for program design, results measurement, and reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) Program
What is the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)?
Supports planning and dissemination activities in health research. Maximum funding varies by Institute or Initiative, up to $68,065 for the Healthy Cities Research Initiative pool.
How much funding can be received?
Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) program?
To be eligible for the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) program, you must:
Eligible CIHR applicant type
Linked to one Institute/Initiative
Activity starts after funding date
What expenses are eligible under Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)?
Planning meetings and partnership development activities
Dissemination events such as workshops, conferences, symposia, and symposia-like activities
Knowledge mobilization and translation activities
Stakeholder consultations and networking events
Activities supporting future grant applications or collaborative research plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS)?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) available?
The Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) program is available across Canada.
Is the Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Planning and Dissemination Grants – Institute/Initiative Community Support (ICS) is a Partnering and Collaboration