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Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program
Research logistics support in Canada's North
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Who can apply
Researchers from Canadian federal and territorial governments, universities, and northern organizations
See full eligibility
Overview
Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) supports eligible research initiatives in Canada’s North through advice, logistics coordination, and planning. Researchers from Canadian federal and territorial governments, universities, northern organizations, and international researchers may access logistics support, and eligible projects can receive field equipment loans such as communications equipment, camping gear, winter clothing, field vehicles, and safety supplies.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Advice, logistics coordination, and planning for eligible research initiatives in Canada's North.
- Field equipment loans for eligible projects in Canada's North, including communications equipment, camping gear, winter clothing, field vehicles, and safety supplies.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers from Canadian federal and territorial governments, universities, and northern organizations
- International researchers
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program Program
What is the Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) supports eligible research initiatives in Canada’s North through advice, logistics coordination, and planning. Researchers from Canadian federal and territorial governments, universities, northern organizations, and international researchers may access logistics support, and eligible projects can receive field equipment loans such as communications equipment, camping gear, winter clothing, field vehicles, and safety supplies.
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:
Researchers from Canadian federal and territorial governments, universities, and northern organizations may apply.
International researchers may apply for logistics coordination support in Canada's North.
Eligible projects are research initiatives in Canada's North.
What expenses are eligible under Polar Regions Research and Activities Grants Program?
Advice, logistics coordination, and planning for eligible research initiatives in Canada's North.
Field equipment loans for eligible projects in Canada's North, including communications equipment, camping gear, winter clothing, field vehicles, and safety supplies.
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