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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 5, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding of up to CAD 4 million per hub is available for up to four years. The program supports regional hubs in the Global South to coordinate research sub-grants on climate change and health, along with knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 47% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 5, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
Activities funded
- Establish and manage a regional research hub.
- Run open competitive calls for research projects in the region.
- Support and manage a cohort of research sub-grants.
- Provide knowledge sharing, capacity support, and monitoring activities.
- Coordinate regional and cross-regional collaboration on climate and health research.
Documents Needed
- Legal documentation confirming the organization’s creation and independent legal status.
- Proof of research programming in health systems strengthening and climate change.
- Proof of financial transfers or grants made in the last five years.
- Proof of at least two grants of CAD 2 million or more.
- Supporting documents for the Core Team’s research and partnership experience.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional organizations and consortia.
- Public research institutes.
- Think tanks.
- Universities.
- International organizations with eligible regional offices or chapters.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Government ministries.
- Agencies, branches, offices, or chapters of international organizations as lead applicants.
- Organizations headquartered in high-income countries.
- Lead applicants based outside the eligible country list.
Eligible expenses
- Hub operations, including personnel, consultants, travel, communications, knowledge translation, technical support, situational analyses, and case studies.
- Sub-grants to research teams selected through competitive calls.
- Indirect costs, up to the allowed share in the funding structure.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for preparing the expression of interest or full proposal.
- Research project implementation by the host organization using this grant.
- Sub-granting internationally to overseas suppliers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Asia.
- Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Middle East and North Africa.
- Eastern and Southern Africa.
- West and Central Africa.
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of interest are reviewed first by IDRC internal staff.
- Only successful applicants are invited to submit full technical proposals.
- Full proposals are reviewed by an external scientific committee.
- Selected applicants must sign IDRC’s standard Grant Agreement before funds are released.
- Payments follow a milestone schedule and interim payments depend on approved deliverables.
Additional information
- Applications were submitted in one of two languages: English or French.
- Only one application was allowed per organization as Lead Applicant Organization.
- Up to two Co-Applicant Organizations could be included in one application.
- Core Team members could appear on a maximum of two applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health. 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 Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health?
Funding of up to CAD 4 million per hub is available for up to four years. The program supports regional hubs in the Global South to coordinate research sub-grants on climate change and health, along with knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health Funds up to 47% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health program?
To be eligible for the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health program, you must:
Lead organization in an eligible country.
Independent legal status required.
Relevant climate and health expertise.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health?
Establish and manage a regional research hub.
Run open competitive calls for research projects in the region.
Support and manage a cohort of research sub-grants.
Provide knowledge sharing, capacity support, and monitoring activities.
Coordinate regional and cross-regional collaboration on climate and health research.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health?
You can contact CRDI (IDRC) by email at health-CLIMAT-sante@idrc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health available?
The Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health program is available across Canada.
Is the Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Hubs for Climate Change and Health is a Grant and Funding