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Research Development Grants
Funding for Indigenous research development in British Columbia
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
February 16, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs).
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Overview
BC NEIHR's Research Development Grants offer $20,000 to Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations in British Columbia to support community outreach, relationship building, and research development. Eligible activities include health research priority setting, partnership development, application development, and submissions to CIHR competitions or other funding agencies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community outreach and relationship building.
- Health research priority setting and health research partnership development.
- Health research application development.
- Submission of ICCO/researcher applications to CIHR competitions or other funding agencies.
Documents Needed
- Grant Overview and Instructions
- Research Development Grant Application
- BC NEIHR Membership Registration Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) communities, collectives and organizations (ICCOs).
Who is not eligible
- A program or team hosted and/or funded by a non-Indigenous institution, such as a health authority or university.
Eligible expenses
- Research-Development Assistant (RDA) stipends.
- Venue rental and travel.
- Cash reimbursements (in a method acceptable to the individual or community being reimbursed) to honour Elders/Knowledge Holders and community participants.
- Culturally relevant promotional and gifting items, such as cedar, blankets, food, as well as feasting.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
How to apply
- Step 1: Get application support
- If you are not already in contact with an Indigenous Research Liaison, book a grant support session for help planning the project and completing the form.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Prepare the Research Development Grant Application.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- The Principal Applicant must email the application to BC NEIHR at bcneihr@sfu.ca.
Additional information
- Recipients will be invited to a Learning and Sharing Circle with other funded Indigenous communities, collectives and organizations and Indigenous students, where they can share their work and network.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Development Grants Program
What is the Research Development Grants?
BC NEIHR's Research Development Grants offer $20,000 to Indigenous communities, collectives, and organizations in British Columbia to support community outreach, relationship building, and research development. Eligible activities include health research priority setting, partnership development, application development, and submissions to CIHR competitions or other funding agencies.
How much funding can be received?
Research Development Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research Development Grants program?
To be eligible for the Research Development Grants program, you must:
To apply for this grant, you must be an ICCO in British Columbia.
Indigenous Collectives must have 70% Indigenous members.
The Principal Applicant must be over the age of 19 and designated by an ICCO.
What expenses are eligible under Research Development Grants?
Community outreach and relationship building.
Health research priority setting and health research partnership development.
Health research application development.
Submission of ICCO/researcher applications to CIHR competitions or other funding agencies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Development Grants?
You can contact British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) by email at bcneihr@sfu.ca.
Where is the Research Development Grants available?
The Research Development Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Research Development Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Development Grants is a Grant and Funding