Open
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports education research projects that aim to improve education, with funding from $125,000 to $500,000. It supports field-initiated projects and eligible research activities include preproposals, full proposals, and related project planning and dissemination work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education research projects aimed at improving education.
- Field-initiated research not tied to a specific topic, method, or location request.
- Preproposal submission followed, if invited, by a full proposal.
Documents Needed
- Preproposal PDF
- Current CV
- Project summary and research narrative
- Draft budget with justifications
- Project timeline and team description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Universities and colleges
- Research organizations
- School districts
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying without an administering organization
- Graduate students as PI or Co-PI
- Organizations without non-profit status
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Travel
- Equipment and software
- Project expenses such as supplies, participant stipends, communication, and transcription
- Subcontracts and other approved project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, occasionally
- United States and other countries outside the United States
Processing and Agreement
- Preproposals are reviewed first to determine whether the PI is invited to submit a full proposal.
- All preproposal applicants receive light feedback.
- Applicants are notified if they are invited to the full proposal stage.
- Selected applicants must complete the next-stage proposal in the online portal.
Additional information
- Preproposals are accepted once a year.
- The application starts with a preproposal review.
- Applicants invited to the next stage may submit a full proposal.
- Generative AI use must be disclosed in the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Grants on Education: Large Program
What is the Research Grants on Education: Large?
This program supports education research projects that aim to improve education, with funding from $125,000 to $500,000. It supports field-initiated projects and eligible research activities include preproposals, full proposals, and related project planning and dissemination work.
How much funding can be received?
Research Grants on Education: Large Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Research Grants on Education: Large program?
To be eligible for the Research Grants on Education: Large program, you must:
Education research project
Field-initiated proposal
1 to 5 years duration
What expenses are eligible under Research Grants on Education: Large?
Education research projects aimed at improving education.
Field-initiated research not tied to a specific topic, method, or location request.
Preproposal submission followed, if invited, by a full proposal.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Grants on Education: Large?
You can contact The Spencer Foundation by email at largegrants@spencer.org.
Where is the Research Grants on Education: Large available?
The Research Grants on Education: Large program is available across Canada.
Is the Research Grants on Education: Large a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Grants on Education: Large is a Grant and Funding