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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 research and implementation projects that address Saskatchewan health needs in selected focus areas.
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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
- Contribution forms for all invited team members
- Researcher, knowledge user, or testimonial profiles
- Application forms and required online fields
- Budget documentation and justification
- Approvals or signatures required by the institution
Official resources
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 direct 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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Quality and feasibility of the approach.
- Strength and fit of the team.
- Relevance and anticipated impact in Saskatchewan.
- Knowledge mobilization and sustainability potential.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the application package and funding guide.
- Confirm the correct focus area and grant type.
- Step 2
- Register and update your profile in the SHRF RMS.
- Invite team members and complete contribution forms.
- Step 3
- Submit the eligibility check by the deadline.
- Respond to any eligibility revision requests.
- Step 4
- Complete the full application and required attachments.
- Submit the application electronically through the RMS.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is checked before full review.
- Eligible applications move to competitive peer review.
- Applicants receive written reviewer comments.
- Funding decisions are issued 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
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 research and implementation projects that address Saskatchewan health needs in selected focus areas.
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