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ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program
Microgrants for community engagement against misinformation
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 11, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offered microgrants of up to $15,000 to support community engagement work by CASC member organizations. It funded facilitated activities with equity-deserving communities across Canada to address misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and related topics.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 11, 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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Facilitated public engagement activities.
- Community-based activities addressing misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and related topics.
- Activities developed in consultation with equity-deserving communities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- CASC member organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The program was run from 2022 to March 2023.
- It was developed through funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Immunization Partnership Fund.
- The initiative is part of ScienceUpFirst, a national CASC initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program. 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 ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program?
This program offered microgrants of up to $15,000 to support community engagement work by CASC member organizations. It funded facilitated activities with equity-deserving communities across Canada to address misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and related topics.
How much funding can be received?
ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program program, you must:
CASC member organization
Not-for-profit or for-profit
Consultation with equity-deserving communities
What expenses are eligible under ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program?
Facilitated public engagement activities.
Community-based activities addressing misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and related topics.
Activities developed in consultation with equity-deserving communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program?
You can contact Canadian Association of Science Centres.
Where is the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program available?
The ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program program is available across Canada.
Is the ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program is a Grant and Funding