Research Development Grants

• The applicant must be an Indigenous community, collective, or organization (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• The applicant must be based in British Columbia.
• The proposed work must focus on health-related community outreach, relationship building, and/or research development activities.

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in British Columbia
• Indigenous collectives (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in British Columbia
• Indigenous organizations (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in British Columbia

Who is not eligible

• Applicants that are not Indigenous communities, collectives, or organizations (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit)
• Applicants that are not based in British Columbia

Eligible expenses

• Research-Development Assistant (RDA) stipends
• Venue rental
• Travel costs
• Cash reimbursements to honour Elders/Knowledge Holders and community participants (in a method acceptable to those being reimbursed)
• Culturally relevant promotional and gifting items (e.g., cedar, blankets, food) and feasting

Eligible geographic areas

• British Columbia

• Step 1: Get application support (optional)
  • Book a grant support session with an Indigenous Research Liaison to plan your health project and complete the application form.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Complete the Research Development Grant Application form as the Principal Applicant.
• Step 3: Submit the application by email
  • Email the completed Research Development Grant Application to the BC NEIHR email address indicated by the program.
  • Submit on or before the published deadline (February 16, 2026).

• Eight (8) awards are offered each year.
• Applicants can access application planning support through an Indigenous Research Liaison.