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ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program

Support for community-based public engagement against misinformation
Canadian Association of Science Centres
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 11, 2022
Location
Canada

Overview

This program provides microgrants of up to $15,000 to CASC member organizations. Funding supports facilitated public engagement activities developed in consultation with equity-deserving communities to address misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and other relevant 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 activity(ies) addressing misinformation about COVID-19.
  • Facilitated public engagement activity(ies) addressing misinformation about vaccines and boosters.
  • Facilitated public engagement activity(ies) on other relevant misinformation topics for the community.
  • Engagement activities delivered in consultation with equity-deserving communities.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Not-for-profit CASC member organizations
  • For-profit CASC member organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations that are not CASC members

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • The program specifically targets public engagement that addresses misinformation related to COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and other relevant community topics.
  • Activities are intended to be carried out in consultation with equity-deserving communities (e.g., Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, LGBTQ2+ individuals, Newcomers, and persons with disabilities).
  • The published general deadline for this intake was November 11, 2022 (deadline has passed).

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 provides microgrants of up to $15,000 to CASC member organizations. Funding supports facilitated public engagement activities developed in consultation with equity-deserving communities to address misinformation about COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and other relevant 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 Facilitated public engagement activities Consultation with equity-deserving communities

What expenses are eligible under ScienceUpFirst Community Engagement Grant Program?

Facilitated public engagement activity(ies) addressing misinformation about COVID-19. Facilitated public engagement activity(ies) addressing misinformation about vaccines and boosters. Facilitated public engagement activity(ies) on other relevant misinformation topics for the community. Engagement activities delivered 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

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