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SSHRC Connection Grants
Supports short-term knowledge mobilization initiatives
Latest source updateLast Update: May 11, 2026Latest change: The 2026 competition statuses changed, and a new August 4 supplement for Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative was added.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 11, 2026
Latest change: The 2026 competition statuses changed, and a new August 4 supplement for Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative was added.
Connection Grants 2026 competition status and supplement updated
The 2026 competition listing now shows May 1 as closed and August 4 as open, which changes the current application window status. A new supplement, Sustainable Agriculture Research Initiative, was also added for the August 4, 2026 deadline. The 2026 competition page also adds related recipient and merit review committee links, along with initiative-specific guidance and a contact email on the competition instructions page. Funding amounts and the main application framework appear unchanged.
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 50,000
Deadline
August 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Individual applicants and project directors acting on behalf of an institutional applicant.
See full eligibility
Overview
Connection Grants support short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization through events and outreach activities administered by Canadian institutions with institutional eligibility. In 2026, eligible projects include workshops, colloquiums and conferences, with events valued at $10,000 to $25,000 over one year and outreach activities at $10,000 to $50,000, with higher amounts considered if well justified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives.
- Workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes and documentaries.
- Activities that facilitate disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchanges in the social sciences and humanities.
- Activities that facilitate scholarly, intersectoral or international exchanges with researchers, practitioners, students and non-academic partners from other countries.
- Events and outreach activities related to Indigenous research or research-creation.
Documents Needed
- SSHRC online CV
- Connection Grants application form
- Signed letters of support from sponsoring organizations
- Research contributions and relevant experience attachment
- Impact Assessment Appendix A, if applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual applicants and project directors acting on behalf of an institutional applicant.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals from the private sector or federal government may participate only as collaborators.
Eligible expenses
- Salary research allowance for not-for-profit organizations involved in the partnership with an applicant, co-director or co-applicant to release them from duties to their organization.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects whose primary objective is to conduct research activities, such as literature reviews, field work, data collection and interviews.
- Stand-alone volumes.
- Curriculum development.
- Preparation of teaching materials.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Projects may also take place abroad when properly justified.
How to apply
- Complete the Connection Grants application form and follow the accompanying instructions.
- Complete all mandatory fields and attach the mandatory electronic files.
- Ensure all co-applicants and collaborators have submitted their Accept Invitation form.
- Verify and correct the data until the Verification Report confirms verification.
- Click Submit to the research administrator by the institution’s or organization’s internal deadline.
- The research administrator or designated financial administrator forwards the application to SSHRC on your behalf.
Processing and Agreement
- The research or financial administrator forwards the application to SSHRC after institutional approval.
- Once processed by SSHRC, the application status changes to Received.
- Applications for the Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative undergo administrative review to evaluate the proposal’s relevance to that initiative.
- Applications deemed ineligible for the Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative remain in the Connection Grants competition.
Additional information
- The application system stays open until 8 p.m. Eastern the next business day if a deadline falls on an Ontario weekend or public holiday.
- Successful applicants are informed of reporting requirements in the notice of award.
- Only sponsoring-organization contributions confirmed in signed letters of support count toward matching funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SSHRC Connection Grants Program
What is the SSHRC Connection Grants?
Connection Grants support short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization through events and outreach activities administered by Canadian institutions with institutional eligibility. In 2026, eligible projects include workshops, colloquiums and conferences, with events valued at $10,000 to $25,000 over one year and outreach activities at $10,000 to $50,000, with higher amounts considered if well justified.
How much funding can be received?
SSHRC Connection Grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the SSHRC Connection Grants program?
To be eligible for the SSHRC Connection Grants program, you must:
The project must support short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization through events or outreach activities.
Proposed activities must take place within 12 months of the start date on the notice of award.
Only a Canadian institution with institutional eligibility can administer funds.
What expenses are eligible under SSHRC Connection Grants?
Events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives.
Workshops, colloquiums, conferences, forums, summer institutes and documentaries.
Activities that facilitate disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary exchanges in the social sciences and humanities.
Activities that facilitate scholarly, intersectoral or international exchanges with researchers, practitioners, students and non-academic partners from other countries.
Events and outreach activities related to Indigenous research or research-creation.
Who can I contact for more information about the SSHRC Connection Grants?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) by email at connection@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the SSHRC Connection Grants available?
The SSHRC Connection Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the SSHRC Connection Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SSHRC Connection Grants is a Grant and Funding