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SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants
Collaborative health research funding for Saskatchewan
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 13, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $50,000 for Innovation Grants and up to $150,000 for Impact Grants. It supports collaborative health research projects in Saskatchewan focused on Brain Health, Pediatric Brain Health, Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, or Lung Health.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 13, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research to develop innovative health solutions.
- Translation of evidence-based solutions into practical use.
- Research addressing a selected health focus area.
Documents Needed
- Research proposal PDF
- Project timeline PDF
- References list PDF
- Budget justification PDF
- Budget Excel template
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Research teams in Saskatchewan
- Academic researchers
- Knowledge users
- Teams working in health research
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits
- Professional and technical services
- Consumables and other research costs
- Travel and knowledge-sharing costs
- Honoraria and gifts
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment purchases
- Costs to prepare a future grant application
- Academic knowledge sharing above 10% of the total request
- Overhead and administration costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is checked internally before full review.
- Eligible applications move to competitive peer review.
- Applicants receive written reviewer comments.
- Funding decisions are announced after review.
- Approved projects proceed under SHRF grant management rules.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through SHRF’s Research Management System (RMS).
- The Principal Applicant can submit only one Solutions application per year.
- Contribution forms are required for all invited team members.
- Some focus areas may have partnership-specific requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants. 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 SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants?
This program offers up to $50,000 for Innovation Grants and up to $150,000 for Impact Grants. It supports collaborative health research projects in Saskatchewan focused on Brain Health, Pediatric Brain Health, Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, or Lung Health.
How much funding can be received?
SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants program?
To be eligible for the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants program, you must:
Three Saskatchewan-based investigators.
Includes researcher and knowledge user.
Matches focus area and grant type.
What expenses are eligible under SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants?
Collaborative research to develop innovative health solutions.
Translation of evidence-based solutions into practical use.
Research addressing a selected health focus area.
Who can I contact for more information about the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants?
You can contact Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) by email at ktilsley@shrf.ca or by phone at 1-639-398-8400.
Where is the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants available?
The SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SHRF — Solutions Program – Innovation + Impact Grants is a Researchers And Facilities