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SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant
Funding for community-centred climate research
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 18, 2026Latest change: SFU Climate Innovation’s seed fund pages now show closed applications, revised forms, updated eligibility guidance, and stream-specific award amounts.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 18, 2026
Latest change: SFU Climate Innovation’s seed fund pages now show closed applications, revised forms, updated eligibility guidance, and stream-specific award amounts.
SFU Climate Innovation seed funds updated
SFU Climate Innovation’s seed fund pages now show the 2026 application windows as closed, replacing the prior open-period instructions and July 31 deadline language on the Catalyst and Pollinator pages. The Seed Funds page also adds revised eligibility guidance for SFU faculty leadership, cross-discipline collaboration, and graduate-student status, and notes that positionality statements are optional and not evaluated. The application process now points to revised downloadable forms and says both the original and revised versions will be accepted for review. Funding details on the stream pages now state two Catalyst awards of $15,000 each and four Pollinator awards of $5,000 each.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Multi-faculty or -school interdisciplinary teams led by SFU faculty members
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Overview
This SFU Climate Innovation program provides up to $15,000 for Catalyst projects and up to $5,000 for Pollinator Awards. It supports interdisciplinary, community-centred climate research, co-creation, and practical solutions through existing partnerships.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Co-design and co-creation of community-centred climate solutions
- Interdisciplinary climate research with existing community partners
- Advancing practical systemic-level climate actions over 12 months
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required documents
- Required signatures
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Multi-faculty or -school interdisciplinary teams led by SFU faculty members
- SFU graduate students seeking interdisciplinary training and mentorship
- Community organizations, Indigenous partners, government bodies, NGOs, other academics and industry representatives collaborating with SFU research leads
Eligible expenses
- Community partner time and engagement
- Travel and convening
- Knowledge mobilization and co-creation activities
- Student stipends and research activities for Pollinator Awards
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administration costs of existing projects or initiatives
- Personnel costs of existing projects or initiatives
- Gifts
- Entertainment costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Simon Fraser University
Selection criteria
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across at least two disciplines
- Evidence of equitable, reflexive, and multiple research perspectives
- Clear and significant challenge addressed
- Systemic benefits for social, economic, environmental, or health outcomes
- Community co-creation, engagement, and reciprocity
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Download and fill out the application form.
- Include any required documents and signatures.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Email the completed application to climate_innovation@sfu.ca.
- Submit before July 31, 2026.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Successful applicants are notified in September 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the SFU Climate Innovation Advisory Group
- Projects are assessed against criteria such as interdisciplinarity, feasibility, systemic benefits, and community co-creation
- Successful applicants are notified in September 2026
- Unsuccessful teams may be considered for future partner and funding support
Additional information
- A recorded info session webinar from July 9, 2026 is available with Passcode: 1%iU5i
- SFU faculties and units host events, Canvas training courses, peer meetups, and mentorship opportunities throughout the year
- Researchers and partners can sign up for SFU Climate Innovation workshops and use SFU’s research expertise engine to connect across disciplines
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant Program
What is the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant?
This SFU Climate Innovation program provides up to $15,000 for Catalyst projects and up to $5,000 for Pollinator Awards. It supports interdisciplinary, community-centred climate research, co-creation, and practical solutions through existing partnerships.
How much funding can be received?
SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant program?
To be eligible for the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant program, you must:
Interdisciplinary team required
Existing community partnership required
SFU graduate students for Pollinator Awards
What expenses are eligible under SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant?
Co-design and co-creation of community-centred climate solutions
Interdisciplinary climate research with existing community partners
Advancing practical systemic-level climate actions over 12 months
Who can I contact for more information about the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant?
You can contact Simon Fraser University (SFU) by email at climate_innovation@sfu.ca.
Where is the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant available?
The SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SFU Climate Innovation Catalyst Grant is a Grant and Funding