Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports HIROC Subscribers developing innovative safety solutions in healthcare settings. Funding is available for patient and staff safety initiatives, with support of up to $40,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 15, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Innovative safety initiatives in healthcare facilities.
- Collaborative safety projects with an academic partner.
- Projects focused on patient safety, staff safety, and risk reduction.
- Projects aligned with the program’s safety themes.
Documents Needed
- Letter of Support from a senior leader or executive.
- Completed ARECCI Ethics Screening Tool.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- HIROC Subscriber organizations.
- Healthcare organizations working on safety initiatives.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not HIROC Subscribers.
Eligible expenses
- Funding for a Masters, PhD, or recent-graduate student or intern.
- Grant administration and operational costs.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria
- Check that the organization is a HIROC Subscriber.
- Confirm the initiative fits the program focus.
- Step 2: Gather required support documents
- Obtain a Letter of Support from a senior leader or executive.
- Complete the ARECCI Ethics Screening Tool.
- Step 3: Complete the online application
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload the Letter of Support.
- Confirm ARECCI completion.
- Step 4: Await review and interview selection
- Finalists are selected based on scoring criteria.
- Selected applicants are invited for an interview.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and finalists are selected based on scoring criteria.
- Finalists are invited to an interview.
- Applicants are notified by email in December 2026.
- Successful applicants must sign the Safety Grants Agreement.
Additional information
- There is no limit to the number of applications from the same organization.
- Past or planned safety initiatives can be resubmitted, including projects previously submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Safety Grants Program Program
What is the Safety Grants Program?
This program supports HIROC Subscribers developing innovative safety solutions in healthcare settings. Funding is available for patient and staff safety initiatives, with support of up to $40,000.
Who is eligible for the Safety Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Safety Grants Program program, you must:
HIROC Subscribers
Healthcare safety initiatives
Academic partner for Collaborate
What expenses are eligible under Safety Grants Program?
Innovative safety initiatives in healthcare facilities.
Collaborative safety projects with an academic partner.
Projects focused on patient safety, staff safety, and risk reduction.
Projects aligned with the program’s safety themes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Safety Grants Program?
You can contact The HIROC Foundation (HIROC).
Where is the Safety Grants Program available?
The Safety Grants Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Safety Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Safety Grants Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Safety Grants Program?
Safety Grants Program is funded by The HIROC Foundation (HIROC)