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Social Innovation Research Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Social Innovation Research Fund Funds up to 66% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the Social Innovation Research Fund program?

To be eligible for the Social Innovation Research Fund program, you must: Socially innovative research project Impact in New Brunswick Start within six months

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Social Innovation Research Fund?

You can contact New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF).

Q: Where is the Social Innovation Research Fund available?

The Social Innovation Research Fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Q: Is the Social Innovation Research Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Social Innovation Research Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

New Brunswick, Canada

Support for socially innovative research with community impact

Grant and Funding

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation

Overview

Funding of up to $50,000 supports socially innovative research projects in New Brunswick. Eligible activities include research that targets economic impact, quality-of-life improvement, or interventions addressing complex environmental or social problems in the province.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Develop strategic partnerships

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 66% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)

Location

New Brunswick

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research
Social Services
Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Socially innovative research projects with economic impact in New Brunswick (direct or indirect).
Research projects that measure improvements to quality of life for New Brunswickers or specific communities or groups in the province.
Research-based interventions addressing complex environmental issues impacting New Brunswick.
Research-based interventions addressing complex social problems in New Brunswick with direct or indirect costs to the provincial government.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 50,000

Pilot and evaluate a produce-prescription model to reduce food insecurity

$ 49,500

Research and pilot a renter-focused climate resilience intervention with measurable outcomes

Eligibility

The proposal must be a socially innovative research project.
The research must aim to impact the province of New Brunswick.
The project must align with at least one stated impact area (economic impact, quality of life improvement, environmental intervention, or social problem intervention with costs to the provincial government).
The project must begin within six months of the official award date.
The project must be completed within a maximum of two years.

Eligible geographic areas

New Brunswick

Additional information

Administered by NBIF in partnership with the New Brunswick Social Policy Research Network (NBSPRN).
Projects must start within six months of the official award date.
Maximum project duration is two years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Innovation Research Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social Innovation Research Fund. 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 Social Innovation Research Fund?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Social Innovation Research Fund program?

What expenses are eligible under Social Innovation Research Fund?

Socially innovative research projects with economic impact in New Brunswick (direct or indirect). Research projects that measure improvements to quality of life for New Brunswickers or specific communities or groups in the province. Research-based interventions addressing complex environmental issues impacting New Brunswick. Research-based interventions addressing complex social problems in New Brunswick with direct or indirect costs to the provincial government.