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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 80,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports rigorous research projects that address global change and involve citizen-scientist participants. The funding is supplemental and can provide annual support ranging from USD 20,000 to 80,000 for eligible field-based research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Field-based research and data collection.
- Projects that engage citizen-scientist participants.
- Research linked to global change and conservation priorities.
Documents Needed
- Pre-proposal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams led by a principal investigator.
- Universities and university-affiliated researchers.
- Government agencies and science-focused NGOs.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without a qualified principal investigator or co-investigator.
- Projects not led through the principal investigator submission process.
- Research projects in regions listed on Earthwatch's No Go List.
Eligible expenses
- Field equipment and supplies.
- Transportation to the field for principal investigators and co-principal investigators.
- Participant field transportation.
- Field technicians and support staff.
- Food and housing for project teams and participants.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Scientist salaries.
- Student tuition.
- Institutional overhead.
- Capital equipment.
- Post-field data analysis.
Eligible geographic areas
- Regions not listed on Earthwatch's No Go List.
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-proposals are reviewed after submission through the submission portal.
- Proposals are evaluated on scientific merit, citizen-science fit, expected outcomes and impacts, safety, and logistics.
- Projects are subject to annual performance review after funding begins.
- Renewal may be possible beyond the initial three-year period.
Additional information
- Funding is intended to supplement other sources of support.
- Projects are subject to annual performance review.
- Funding is provided on a per-capita basis based on the number of participants.
- Requests for proposals are distributed annually and, effective April 2026, will follow a rolling process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Research Funding. 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 Funding?
This program supports rigorous research projects that address global change and involve citizen-scientist participants. The funding is supplemental and can provide annual support ranging from USD 20,000 to 80,000 for eligible field-based research.
How much funding can be received?
Research Funding Funds up to $80,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research Funding program?
To be eligible for the Research Funding program, you must:
Research project with citizen-scientist participation.
Principal investigator with scientific qualifications.
Project addresses global change.
What expenses are eligible under Research Funding?
Field-based research and data collection.
Projects that engage citizen-scientist participants.
Research linked to global change and conservation priorities.
Where is the Research Funding available?
The Research Funding program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Research Funding?
Research Funding is funded by Earthwatch Institute