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Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Support for polar research and outreach projects
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous or Northern institutions, local governments, universities, not-for-profit organizations, northern community organizations, and businesses.
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Overview
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program supports Indigenous or Northern institutions, local governments, universities, not-for-profit organizations, northern community organizations, or businesses in the Arctic, circumpolar regions, and/or Antarctic. It provides up to $50,000 for projects advancing polar research. Eligible activities include community-based science, training and capacity building, and direct research or monitoring support.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- International Activities
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based science.
- Training and capacity building in science, technology, or research in Northern and Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge engagement and outreach in Northern and Indigenous communities that promotes awareness of polar science and Canada’s role in it.
- Directly supporting science research or monitoring activities in either the Arctic or Antarctic regions.
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous or Northern institutions, local governments, universities, not-for-profit organizations, northern community organizations, and businesses.
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada associated with a Canadian institute, local government, organization, or community group.
Eligible expenses
- Travel, hospitality, conferences, and events, including travel, food and beverages, facility rental, information technology and audio-visual equipment rental, registration fees, and meals and incidental expenditures.
- Tuition and training, including other compulsory student fees.
- Rentals, including office or lab space, storage fees, and equipment such as a truck or boat.
- Communications, including interpretation and translation costs, promotional materials, dissemination methods, publication fees, page charges, printing, and photocopying.
- Materials, equipment, and supplies; personnel; and other costs, including office and laboratory supplies, electronic devices, lab and field consumables, repair, maintenance, upgrade costs, salaries of staff directly involved in project activities, trainees, honoraria for Indigenous Elders and community experts, and administrative fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian Arctic (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut), circumpolar regions, and/or Antarctic.
Selection criteria
- Projects whose main project lead is a northern-based organization, institution, or individual are considered first.
- Projects led by Indigenous Peoples are considered first.
- Projects that include Indigenous Knowledge are considered first.
- Projects that integrate community engagement activities are considered first.
How to apply
- Create an account on Polar Knowledge Canada’s Online Application and Reporting site.
- After registering, wait for the confirmation email.
- Use your account to submit your application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications that do not meet all eligibility criteria or are incomplete will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
- Notifications will only be sent to successful candidates.
Additional information
- The annual application period usually occurs in October of the year preceding the field research project.
- If logistics needs are beyond what a research station or local authority can provide, consider applying to PCSP.
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Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program Program
What is the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program supports Indigenous or Northern institutions, local governments, universities, not-for-profit organizations, northern community organizations, or businesses in the Arctic, circumpolar regions, and/or Antarctic. It provides up to $50,000 for projects advancing polar research. Eligible activities include community-based science, training and capacity building, and direct research or monitoring support.
How much funding can be received?
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and be associated with a Canadian institute, local government, organization, or community group.
The project must fall within one of the three priority areas and include at least one eligible activity.
The project must be located in the Canadian Arctic, circumpolar regions, and/or Antarctic and be completed between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027.
What expenses are eligible under Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
Community-based science.
Training and capacity building in science, technology, or research in Northern and Indigenous communities.
Knowledge engagement and outreach in Northern and Indigenous communities that promotes awareness of polar science and Canada’s role in it.
Directly supporting science research or monitoring activities in either the Arctic or Antarctic regions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at grants-contributions@polar-polaire.gc.ca.
Where is the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program available?
The Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program program is available Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program is a Grant and Funding