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Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Funding for polar research and community activities
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Overview
Polar Knowledge Canada offers up to $50,000 to support research and activities in Canada’s polar regions. The program funds community science, training, knowledge outreach, and research or monitoring projects that align with its priority areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-based science
- Training and capacity building in science, technology, or research
- Knowledge engagement and outreach in Northern and Indigenous communities
- Direct support for science research or monitoring in the Arctic or Antarctic
Documents Needed
- Complete application form
- Project description
- Supporting information for eligibility
- Any required permits, ethics approvals, and licences
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous or Northern institutions
- Local governments
- Universities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Northern community organizations and businesses
Eligible expenses
- Travel, hospitality, conference, and event costs
- Tuition and required training fees
- Rentals for space, storage, or equipment
- Communications, printing, and publication costs
- Materials, equipment, supplies, and personnel costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian Arctic
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik
- Nunatsiavut
- Circumpolar regions
- Antarctic
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Projects that match priority criteria are considered first.
- Only successful applicants are notified.
- Incomplete or ineligible applications are not considered further.
Additional information
- Applications are only sent online through Polar Knowledge Canada’s application portal.
- Only successful candidates receive notification.
- Applicants are responsible for complete applications.
- Projects should consider equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program. 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 Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
Polar Knowledge Canada offers up to $50,000 to support research and activities in Canada’s polar regions. The program funds community science, training, knowledge outreach, and research or monitoring projects that align with its priority areas.
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:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Linked to a Canadian organization
Project in priority areas
What expenses are eligible under Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
Community-based science
Training and capacity building in science, technology, or research
Knowledge engagement and outreach in Northern and Indigenous communities
Direct support for science research or monitoring in the Arctic or Antarctic
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 or by phone at none.
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