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Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award
Funding for transformative equity initiatives in research
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program awards up to $100,000 per year to support bold, potentially transformative equity initiatives in eligible CRC institutions. It funds projects that challenge systemic barriers in research and academia, including activities led by faculty members or faculty teams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Bold equity initiatives within the host institution
- Projects that identify and address systemic barriers in research and academia
- Initiatives designed to challenge the status quo and drive institutional change
Documents Needed
- Completed nomination form
- Project description with title and summary
- Detailed one-year budget
- Institutional nomination letter and justification
- Institutional process and support statement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible CRC institutions
- Faculty members or faculty teams nominated by their institution
Who is not eligible
- Individuals cannot apply on their own
- Auxiliary faculty are not eligible
- Institutions that do not meet CRC equity targets cannot nominate
Eligible expenses
- Course or administrative release time
- Student and trainee stipends or salaries
- Research costs under the Chair Program administration guide
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Indirect costs
- Faculty salaries
- Using the award to supplement ongoing initiatives
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a peer review process.
- A triage step identifies the top three nominations recommended for funding.
- Selection follows published criteria and conflict-of-interest rules.
- Successful recipients are notified and must comply with reporting requirements.
- A funding administration guide applies to award management.
Additional information
- Each institution may submit only one nomination per year.
- Winners are announced in June 2026 for the 2025 competition.
- A promotion and recognition strategy must be provided by the host institution if selected.
- Selected recipients must consent to promotional use of their name and photo.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award. 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 Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award?
This program awards up to $100,000 per year to support bold, potentially transformative equity initiatives in eligible CRC institutions. It funds projects that challenge systemic barriers in research and academia, including activities led by faculty members or faculty teams.
How much funding can be received?
Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award program?
To be eligible for the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award program, you must:
Eligible CRC institution
Faculty nominee in good standing
Transformative equity initiative
What expenses are eligible under Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award?
Bold equity initiatives within the host institution
Projects that identify and address systemic barriers in research and academia
Initiatives designed to challenge the status quo and drive institutional change
Who can I contact for more information about the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at tamara.pyke@chairs-chaires.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award available?
The Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Robbins-Ollivier Equity Excellence Award is a Researchers And Facilities