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Research Development Grants
Support for Indigenous health research development activities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Up to $20,000 supports Indigenous communities and organizations in British Columbia to develop health research. Eligible activities include community outreach, relationship building, and health research priority setting, partnership development, and application development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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 related to health research development
- Relationship building to support future health research
- Health research priority setting
- Health research partnership development
- Health research application development and submission to CIHR or other funders
Eligibility
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
Additional information
- Eight (8) awards are offered each year.
- Applicants can access application planning support through an Indigenous Research Liaison.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Development Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Development Grants. 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 Research Development Grants?
Up to $20,000 supports Indigenous communities and organizations in British Columbia to develop health research. Eligible activities include community outreach, relationship building, and health research priority setting, partnership development, and application development.
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:
Indigenous community, collective, or organization
Based in British Columbia
Health research development focus
What expenses are eligible under Research Development Grants?
Community outreach related to health research development
Relationship building to support future health research
Health research priority setting
Health research partnership development
Health research application development and submission to CIHR or other funders
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
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